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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.98, 1,552.53 and 985.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.98, 1,552.53 and 985.15 is: 1,355.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.98 : 1,552.53 = 985.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.98/1,552.53 = 985.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.98x = 1,552.53 × 985.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.98x = 1,529,474.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,474.93/1,127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.94

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