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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.30, 1,556.14 and 685.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.30, 1,556.14 and 685.34 is: 946.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.30 : 1,556.14 = 685.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.30/1,556.14 = 685.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.30x = 1,556.14 × 685.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.30x = 1,066,484.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,484.99/1,127.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.05

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