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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.87, 1,558.53 and 737.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.87, 1,558.53 and 737.01 is: 1,017.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.87 : 1,558.53 = 737.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.87/1,558.53 = 737.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.87x = 1,558.53 × 737.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.87x = 1,148,652.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,652.20/1,128.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.52

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