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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.44, 1,556.28 and 662.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.44, 1,556.28 and 662.08 is: 913.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.44 : 1,556.28 = 662.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.44/1,556.28 = 662.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.44x = 1,556.28 × 662.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.44x = 1,030,381.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,381.86/1,127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.91

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