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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.56, 1,555.98 and 661.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.56, 1,555.98 and 661.96 is: 913.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.56 : 1,555.98 = 661.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.56/1,555.98 = 661.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.56x = 1,555.98 × 661.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.56x = 1,029,996.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,996.52/1,127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.47

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