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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.08, 1,555.70 and 713.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.08, 1,555.70 and 713.32 is: 984.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.08 : 1,555.70 = 713.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.08/1,555.70 = 713.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.08x = 1,555.70 × 713.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.08x = 1,109,711.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,711.92/1,127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.59

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