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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.25, 2,640.95 and 1,127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.25, 2,640.95 and 1,127.25 is: 1,556.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.25 : 2,640.95 = 1,127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.25/2,640.95 = 1,127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.25x = 2,640.95 × 1,127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.25x = 2,977,015.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,977,015.82/1,913.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.00

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