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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.14, 1,555.35 and 629.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.14, 1,555.35 and 629.71 is: 868.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.14 : 1,555.35 = 629.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.14/1,555.35 = 629.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.14x = 1,555.35 × 629.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.14x = 979,423.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,423.75/1,127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.95

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