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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.50, 1,553.79 and 753.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.50, 1,553.79 and 753.30 is: 1,039.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.50 : 1,553.79 = 753.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.50/1,553.79 = 753.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.50x = 1,553.79 × 753.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.50x = 1,170,470.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,470.01/1,126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.03

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