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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.28, 1,688.81 and 663.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.28, 1,688.81 and 663.68 is: 994.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.28 : 1,688.81 = 663.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.28/1,688.81 = 663.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.28x = 1,688.81 × 663.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.28x = 1,120,817.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,817.66/1,127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.27

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