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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.01, 1,554.57 and 728.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.01, 1,554.57 and 728.37 is: 1,005.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.01 : 1,554.57 = 728.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.01/1,554.57 = 728.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.01x = 1,554.57 × 728.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.01x = 1,132,302.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,302.15/1,126.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.59

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