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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.04, 1,555.40 and 655.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.04, 1,555.40 and 655.02 is: 903.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.04 : 1,555.40 = 655.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.04/1,555.40 = 655.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.04x = 1,555.40 × 655.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.04x = 1,018,814.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,814.83/1,127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.97

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