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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.56, 2,640.56 and 1,127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.56, 2,640.56 and 1,127.44 is: 1,555.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.56 : 2,640.56 = 1,127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.56/2,640.56 = 1,127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.56x = 2,640.56 × 1,127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.56x = 2,977,072.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,977,072.97/1,913.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.78

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