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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.68, 1,555.16 and 707.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.68, 1,555.16 and 707.92 is: 976.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.68 : 1,555.16 = 707.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.68/1,555.16 = 707.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.68x = 1,555.16 × 707.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.68x = 1,100,928.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,928.87/1,127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.28

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