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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.31, 1,556.00 and 661.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.31, 1,556.00 and 661.71 is: 913.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.31 : 1,556.00 = 661.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.31/1,556.00 = 661.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.31x = 1,556.00 × 661.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.31x = 1,029,617.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,617.45/1,127.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.34

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