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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.34, 1,555.56 and 685.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.34, 1,555.56 and 685.24 is: 945.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.34 : 1,555.56 = 685.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.34/1,555.56 = 685.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.34x = 1,555.56 × 685.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.34x = 1,065,928.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,928.05/1,127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.52

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