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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.79, 1,691.69 and 855.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.79, 1,691.69 and 855.56 is: 1,283.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.79 : 1,691.69 = 855.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.79/1,691.69 = 855.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.79x = 1,691.69 × 855.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.79x = 1,447,342.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,342.30/1,127.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.35

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