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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.11, 1,555.27 and 629.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.11, 1,555.27 and 629.77 is: 869.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.11 : 1,555.27 = 629.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.11/1,555.27 = 629.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.11x = 1,555.27 × 629.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.11x = 979,462.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,462.39/1,127.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.00

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