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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.04, 1,552.48 and 940.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.04, 1,552.48 and 940.47 is: 1,295.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.04 : 1,552.48 = 940.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.04/1,552.48 = 940.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.04x = 1,552.48 × 940.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.04x = 1,460,060.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,060.87/1,127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.48

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