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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.71, 1,556.27 and 796.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.71, 1,556.27 and 796.72 is: 1,099.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.71 : 1,556.27 = 796.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.71/1,556.27 = 796.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.71x = 1,556.27 × 796.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.71x = 1,239,907.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,907.45/1,127.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.49

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