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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.07, 1,555.47 and 685.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.07, 1,555.47 and 685.02 is: 945.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.07 : 1,555.47 = 685.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.07/1,555.47 = 685.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.07x = 1,555.47 × 685.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.07x = 1,065,520.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,520.28/1,127.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.39

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