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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.52, 1,558.50 and 737.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.52, 1,558.50 and 737.12 is: 1,017.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.52 : 1,558.50 = 737.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.52/1,558.50 = 737.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.52x = 1,558.50 × 737.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.52x = 1,148,801.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,801.52/1,129.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.07

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