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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.43, 1,555.77 and 630.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.43, 1,555.77 and 630.05 is: 869.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.43 : 1,555.77 = 630.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.43/1,555.77 = 630.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.43x = 1,555.77 × 630.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.43x = 980,216.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,216.78/1,127.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.43

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