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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.13, 1,556.81 and 685.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.13, 1,556.81 and 685.95 is: 946.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.13 : 1,556.81 = 685.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.13/1,556.81 = 685.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.13x = 1,556.81 × 685.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.13x = 1,067,893.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,893.82/1,128.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.61

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