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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.53, 1,553.99 and 1,034.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.53, 1,553.99 and 1,034.97 is: 1,425.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.53 : 1,553.99 = 1,034.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.53/1,553.99 = 1,034.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.53x = 1,553.99 × 1,034.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.53x = 1,608,327.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,327.86/1,128.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.16

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