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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.84, 1,556.16 and 685.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.84, 1,556.16 and 685.92 is: 946.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.84 : 1,556.16 = 685.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.84/1,556.16 = 685.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.84x = 1,556.16 × 685.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.84x = 1,067,401.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,401.27/1,127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.41

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