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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.52, 1,691.24 and 659.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.52, 1,691.24 and 659.27 is: 988.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.52 : 1,691.24 = 659.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.52/1,691.24 = 659.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.52x = 1,691.24 × 659.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.52x = 1,114,984.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,984.73/1,127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.88

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