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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.24, 1,555.84 and 655.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.24, 1,555.84 and 655.20 is: 904.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.24 : 1,555.84 = 655.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.24/1,555.84 = 655.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.24x = 1,555.84 × 655.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.24x = 1,019,386.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,386.37/1,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.32

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