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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.56, 1,677.71 and 631.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.56, 1,677.71 and 631.58 is: 946.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.56 : 1,677.71 = 631.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.56/1,677.71 = 631.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.56x = 1,677.71 × 631.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.56x = 1,059,601.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,601.27/1,119.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.45

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