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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.28, 1,688.44 and 1,099.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.28, 1,688.44 and 1,099.74 is: 1,647.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.28 : 1,688.44 = 1,099.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.28/1,688.44 = 1,099.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.28x = 1,688.44 × 1,099.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.28x = 1,856,845.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,845.01/1,127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.19

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