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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.90, 1,556.12 and 685.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.90, 1,556.12 and 685.64 is: 945.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.90 : 1,556.12 = 685.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.90/1,556.12 = 685.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.90x = 1,556.12 × 685.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.90x = 1,066,938.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,938.12/1,127.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.95

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