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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.63, 1,549.24 and 1,001.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.63, 1,549.24 and 1,001.51 is: 1,374.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.63 : 1,549.24 = 1,001.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.63/1,549.24 = 1,001.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.63x = 1,549.24 × 1,001.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.63x = 1,551,579.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,579.35/1,128.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.75

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