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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.62, 1,556.04 and 685.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.62, 1,556.04 and 685.67 is: 946.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.62 : 1,556.04 = 685.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.62/1,556.04 = 685.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.62x = 1,556.04 × 685.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.62x = 1,066,918.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,918.95/1,127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.17

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