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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.73, 1,556.53 and 734.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.73, 1,556.53 and 734.07 is: 1,013.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.73 : 1,556.53 = 734.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.73/1,556.53 = 734.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.73x = 1,556.53 × 734.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.73x = 1,142,600.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,600.14/1,127.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.19

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