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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.46, 1,555.94 and 630.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.46, 1,555.94 and 630.12 is: 869.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.46 : 1,555.94 = 630.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.46/1,555.94 = 630.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.46x = 1,555.94 × 630.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.46x = 980,425.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,425.76/1,127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.59

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