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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.34, 1,555.65 and 630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.34, 1,555.65 and 630 is: 869.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.34 : 1,555.65 = 630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.34/1,555.65 = 630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.34x = 1,555.65 × 630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.34x = 980,059.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,059.50/1,127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.36

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