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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.99, 1,556.64 and 655.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.99, 1,556.64 and 655.92 is: 905.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.99 : 1,556.64 = 655.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.99/1,556.64 = 655.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.99x = 1,556.64 × 655.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.99x = 1,021,031.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,031.31/1,127.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.18

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