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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127, 1,555.26 and 661.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127, 1,555.26 and 661.32 is: 912.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127 : 1,555.26 = 661.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127/1,555.26 = 661.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127x = 1,555.26 × 661.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127x = 1,028,524.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,524.54/1,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.62

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