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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.06, 1,555.34 and 655.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.06, 1,555.34 and 655.05 is: 903.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.06 : 1,555.34 = 655.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.06/1,555.34 = 655.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.06x = 1,555.34 × 655.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.06x = 1,018,828.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,828.02/1,127.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.97

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