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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.02, 1,555.31 and 629.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.02, 1,555.31 and 629.69 is: 868.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.02 : 1,555.31 = 629.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.02/1,555.31 = 629.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.02x = 1,555.31 × 629.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.02x = 979,363.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,363.15/1,127.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.98

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