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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.07, 1,554.66 and 661.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.07, 1,554.66 and 661.32 is: 912.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.07 : 1,554.66 = 661.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.07/1,554.66 = 661.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.07x = 1,554.66 × 661.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.07x = 1,028,127.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,127.75/1,127.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.21

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