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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.36, 1,555.29 and 795.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.36, 1,555.29 and 795.66 is: 1,097.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.36 : 1,555.29 = 795.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.36/1,555.29 = 795.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.36x = 1,555.29 × 795.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.36x = 1,237,482.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,482.04/1,127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.69

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