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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.69, 1,554.74 and 728.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.69, 1,554.74 and 728.38 is: 1,005.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.69 : 1,554.74 = 728.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.69/1,554.74 = 728.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.69x = 1,554.74 × 728.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.69x = 1,132,433.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,433.75/1,126.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.10

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