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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.11, 1,558.04 and 756.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.11, 1,558.04 and 756.63 is: 1,044.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.11 : 1,558.04 = 756.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.11/1,558.04 = 756.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.11x = 1,558.04 × 756.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.11x = 1,178,856.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,856.02/1,128.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.99

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