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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.22, 1,555.61 and 629.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.22, 1,555.61 and 629.94 is: 869.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.22 : 1,555.61 = 629.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.22/1,555.61 = 629.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.22x = 1,555.61 × 629.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.22x = 979,940.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,940.96/1,127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.34

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