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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.41, 1,556.01 and 685.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.41, 1,556.01 and 685.45 is: 946.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.41 : 1,556.01 = 685.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.41/1,556.01 = 685.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.41x = 1,556.01 × 685.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.41x = 1,066,567.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,567.05/1,127.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.03

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