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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.88, 1,554.84 and 865.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.88, 1,554.84 and 865.44 is: 1,193.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.88 : 1,554.84 = 865.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.88/1,554.84 = 865.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.88x = 1,554.84 × 865.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.88x = 1,345,620.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,620.73/1,127.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.05

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