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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.03, 1,556.52 and 685.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.03, 1,556.52 and 685.92 is: 946.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.03 : 1,556.52 = 685.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.03/1,556.52 = 685.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.03x = 1,556.52 × 685.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.03x = 1,067,648.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,648.20/1,128.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.47

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