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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.87, 1,554.39 and 734.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.87, 1,554.39 and 734.01 is: 1,013.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.87 : 1,554.39 = 734.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.87/1,554.39 = 734.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.87x = 1,554.39 × 734.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.87x = 1,140,937.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,937.80/1,125.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.38

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