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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.87, 1,556.69 and 755.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.87, 1,556.69 and 755.47 is: 1,042.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.87 : 1,556.69 = 755.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.87/1,556.69 = 755.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.87x = 1,556.69 × 755.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.87x = 1,176,030.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,030.59/1,127.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.71

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