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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.93, 1,553.97 and 728.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.93, 1,553.97 and 728.07 is: 1,004.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.93 : 1,553.97 = 728.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.93/1,553.97 = 728.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.93x = 1,553.97 × 728.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.93x = 1,131,398.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,398.94/1,125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.86

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