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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.86, 1,556.84 and 754.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.86, 1,556.84 and 754.67 is: 1,041.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.86 : 1,556.84 = 754.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.86/1,556.84 = 754.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.86x = 1,556.84 × 754.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.86x = 1,174,900.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,900.44/1,127.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.71

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