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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.85, 1,555.56 and 754.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.85, 1,555.56 and 754.71 is: 1,040.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.85 : 1,555.56 = 754.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.85/1,555.56 = 754.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.85x = 1,555.56 × 754.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.85x = 1,173,996.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,996.69/1,127.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.92

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