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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.09, 1,554.77 and 728.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.09, 1,554.77 and 728.71 is: 1,006.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.09 : 1,554.77 = 728.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.09/1,554.77 = 728.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.09x = 1,554.77 × 728.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.09x = 1,132,976.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,976.45/1,126.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.12

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