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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.51, 1,555.84 and 685.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.51, 1,555.84 and 685.25 is: 945.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.51 : 1,555.84 = 685.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.51/1,555.84 = 685.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.51x = 1,555.84 × 685.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.51x = 1,066,139.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,139.36/1,127.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.57

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