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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.73, 1,557.91 and 735.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.73, 1,557.91 and 735.07 is: 1,014.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.73 : 1,557.91 = 735.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.73/1,557.91 = 735.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.73x = 1,557.91 × 735.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.73x = 1,145,172.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,172.90/1,128.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.57

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