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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.48, 1,686.98 and 665.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.48, 1,686.98 and 665.42 is: 995.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.48 : 1,686.98 = 665.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.48/1,686.98 = 665.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.48x = 1,686.98 × 665.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.48x = 1,122,550.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,550.23/1,127.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.63

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