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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.78, 1,555.55 and 1,034.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.78, 1,555.55 and 1,034.83 is: 1,427.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.78 : 1,555.55 = 1,034.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.78/1,555.55 = 1,034.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.78x = 1,555.55 × 1,034.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.78x = 1,609,729.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,729.81/1,127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.34

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