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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.60, 1,555.60 and 755.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.60, 1,555.60 and 755.44 is: 1,041.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.60 : 1,555.60 = 755.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.60/1,555.60 = 755.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.60x = 1,555.60 × 755.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.60x = 1,175,162.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,162.46/1,128.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.26

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