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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.94, 1,687.80 and 665.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.94, 1,687.80 and 665.94 is: 996.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.94 : 1,687.80 = 665.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.94/1,687.80 = 665.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.94x = 1,687.80 × 665.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.94x = 1,123,973.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,973.53/1,127.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.48

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