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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.21, 1,555.45 and 654.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.21, 1,555.45 and 654.95 is: 903.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.21 : 1,555.45 = 654.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.21/1,555.45 = 654.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.21x = 1,555.45 × 654.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.21x = 1,018,741.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,741.98/1,127.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.77

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