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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.45, 1,555.83 and 630.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.45, 1,555.83 and 630.08 is: 869.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.45 : 1,555.83 = 630.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.45/1,555.83 = 630.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.45x = 1,555.83 × 630.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.45x = 980,289.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,289.59/1,127.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.48

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