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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.76, 1,556.03 and 685.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.76, 1,556.03 and 685.67 is: 946.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.76 : 1,556.03 = 685.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.76/1,556.03 = 685.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.76x = 1,556.03 × 685.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.76x = 1,066,911.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,911.88/1,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.05

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