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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.36, 1,555.53 and 648.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.36, 1,555.53 and 648.98 is: 895.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.36 : 1,555.53 = 648.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.36/1,555.53 = 648.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.36x = 1,555.53 × 648.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.36x = 1,009,507.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,507.86/1,127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.46

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