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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.54, 1,684.64 and 975.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.54, 1,684.64 and 975.45 is: 1,456.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.54 : 1,684.64 = 975.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.54/1,684.64 = 975.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.54x = 1,684.64 × 975.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.54x = 1,643,277.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,277.21/1,128.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.11

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