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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.51, 1,553.11 and 733.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.51, 1,553.11 and 733.39 is: 1,011.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.51 : 1,553.11 = 733.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.51/1,553.11 = 733.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.51x = 1,553.11 × 733.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.51x = 1,139,035.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,035.34/1,126.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.12

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