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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.08, 1,554.96 and 661.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.08, 1,554.96 and 661.24 is: 912.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.08 : 1,554.96 = 661.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.08/1,554.96 = 661.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.08x = 1,554.96 × 661.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.08x = 1,028,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,201.75/1,127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.27

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