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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.36, 1,555.92 and 685.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.36, 1,555.92 and 685.17 is: 945.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.36 : 1,555.92 = 685.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.36/1,555.92 = 685.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.36x = 1,555.92 × 685.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.36x = 1,066,072.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,072.86/1,127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.64

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