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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.73, 1,555.05 and 733.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.73, 1,555.05 and 733.07 is: 1,011.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.73 : 1,555.05 = 733.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.73/1,555.05 = 733.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.73x = 1,555.05 × 733.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.73x = 1,139,952.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,952.73/1,126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.74

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