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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.58, 1,555.65 and 661.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.58, 1,555.65 and 661.74 is: 912.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.58 : 1,555.65 = 661.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.58/1,555.65 = 661.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.58x = 1,555.65 × 661.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.58x = 1,029,435.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,435.83/1,127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.96

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