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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.32, 1,555.71 and 623.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.32, 1,555.71 and 623.18 is: 859.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.32 : 1,555.71 = 623.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.32/1,555.71 = 623.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.32x = 1,555.71 × 623.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.32x = 969,480.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,480.16/1,127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.99

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