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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126, 1,553.52 and 732.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126, 1,553.52 and 732.88 is: 1,011.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126 : 1,553.52 = 732.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126/1,553.52 = 732.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126x = 1,553.52 × 732.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126x = 1,138,543.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,543.74/1,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.14

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