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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.59, 1,553.85 and 917.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.59, 1,553.85 and 917.08 is: 1,263.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.59 : 1,553.85 = 917.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.59/1,553.85 = 917.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.59x = 1,553.85 × 917.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.59x = 1,425,000.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,000.87/1,127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.76

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