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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.13, 1,554.03 and 733.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.13, 1,554.03 and 733.47 is: 1,011.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.13 : 1,554.03 = 733.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.13/1,554.03 = 733.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.13x = 1,554.03 × 733.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.13x = 1,139,834.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,834.38/1,127.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.27

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