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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.97, 1,553.92 and 734.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.97, 1,553.92 and 734.13 is: 1,013.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.97 : 1,553.92 = 734.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.97/1,553.92 = 734.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.97x = 1,553.92 × 734.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.97x = 1,140,777.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,777.45/1,125.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.15

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