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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.27, 1,555.17 and 685.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.27, 1,555.17 and 685.10 is: 945.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.27 : 1,555.17 = 685.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.27/1,555.17 = 685.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.27x = 1,555.17 × 685.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.27x = 1,065,446.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,446.97/1,127.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.16

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