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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.08, 1,555.56 and 940.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.08, 1,555.56 and 940.27 is: 1,297.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.08 : 1,555.56 = 940.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.08/1,555.56 = 940.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.08x = 1,555.56 × 940.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.08x = 1,462,646.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,646.40/1,127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.73

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