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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.17, 1,555.48 and 629.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.17, 1,555.48 and 629.82 is: 869.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.17 : 1,555.48 = 629.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.17/1,555.48 = 629.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.17x = 1,555.48 × 629.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.17x = 979,672.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,672.41/1,127.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.14

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