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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.58, 1,554.36 and 795.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.58, 1,554.36 and 795.06 is: 1,095.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.58 : 1,554.36 = 795.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.58/1,554.36 = 795.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.58x = 1,554.36 × 795.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.58x = 1,235,809.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,809.46/1,127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.98

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