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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.57, 1,554.23 and 753.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.57, 1,554.23 and 753.79 is: 1,039.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.57 : 1,554.23 = 753.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.57/1,554.23 = 753.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.57x = 1,554.23 × 753.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.57x = 1,171,563.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,563.03/1,126.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.94

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