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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.15, 1,553.54 and 753.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.15, 1,553.54 and 753.23 is: 1,039.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.15 : 1,553.54 = 753.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.15/1,553.54 = 753.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.15x = 1,553.54 × 753.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.15x = 1,170,172.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,172.93/1,126.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.09

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