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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.03, 1,555.23 and 629.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.03, 1,555.23 and 629.72 is: 868.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.03 : 1,555.23 = 629.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.03/1,555.23 = 629.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.03x = 1,555.23 × 629.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.03x = 979,351.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,351.66/1,127.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.97

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