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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.38, 1,554.56 and 734.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.38, 1,554.56 and 734.23 is: 1,013.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.38 : 1,554.56 = 734.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.38/1,554.56 = 734.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.38x = 1,554.56 × 734.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.38x = 1,141,404.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,404.59/1,126.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.34

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