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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.74, 1,556.53 and 655.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.74, 1,556.53 and 655.70 is: 905.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.74 : 1,556.53 = 655.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.74/1,556.53 = 655.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.74x = 1,556.53 × 655.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.74x = 1,020,616.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,616.72/1,127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.01

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