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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.66, 1,686.93 and 1,004.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.66, 1,686.93 and 1,004.64 is: 1,502.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.66 : 1,686.93 = 1,004.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.66/1,686.93 = 1,004.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.66x = 1,686.93 × 1,004.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.66x = 1,694,747.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,747.26/1,127.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.90

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