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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.64, 1,555.62 and 734.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.64, 1,555.62 and 734.60 is: 1,013.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.64 : 1,555.62 = 734.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.64/1,555.62 = 734.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.64x = 1,555.62 × 734.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.64x = 1,142,758.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,758.45/1,127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.41

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