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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.96, 1,554.90 and 754.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.96, 1,554.90 and 754.28 is: 1,039.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.96 : 1,554.90 = 754.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.96/1,554.90 = 754.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.96x = 1,554.90 × 754.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.96x = 1,172,829.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,829.97/1,127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.78

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