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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.32, 1,555.52 and 754.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.32, 1,555.52 and 754.72 is: 1,040.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.32 : 1,555.52 = 754.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.32/1,555.52 = 754.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.32x = 1,555.52 × 754.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.32x = 1,173,982.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,982.05/1,128.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.47

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