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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.82, 1,552.76 and 732.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.82, 1,552.76 and 732.97 is: 1,010.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.82 : 1,552.76 = 732.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.82/1,552.76 = 732.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.82x = 1,552.76 × 732.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.82x = 1,138,122.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,122.83/1,125.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.93

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