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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.66, 1,558.20 and 735.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.66, 1,558.20 and 735.91 is: 1,015.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.66 : 1,558.20 = 735.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.66/1,558.20 = 735.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.66x = 1,558.20 × 735.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.66x = 1,146,694.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,694.96/1,128.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.98

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