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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.50, 1,557.36 and 736.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.50, 1,557.36 and 736.22 is: 1,016.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.50 : 1,557.36 = 736.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.50/1,557.36 = 736.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.50x = 1,557.36 × 736.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.50x = 1,146,559.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,559.58/1,128.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.00

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