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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.42, 1,556.34 and 755.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.42, 1,556.34 and 755.28 is: 1,041.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.42 : 1,556.34 = 755.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.42/1,556.34 = 755.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.42x = 1,556.34 × 755.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.42x = 1,175,472.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,472.48/1,128.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.70

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