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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.05, 1,555.25 and 629.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.05, 1,555.25 and 629.59 is: 868.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.05 : 1,555.25 = 629.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.05/1,555.25 = 629.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.05x = 1,555.25 × 629.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.05x = 979,162.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,162.81/1,127.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.79

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