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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.36, 1,554.68 and 754.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.36, 1,554.68 and 754.40 is: 1,040.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.36 : 1,554.68 = 754.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.36/1,554.68 = 754.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.36x = 1,554.68 × 754.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.36x = 1,172,850.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,850.59/1,127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.35

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