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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.50, 1,555.89 and 630.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.50, 1,555.89 and 630.16 is: 869.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.50 : 1,555.89 = 630.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.50/1,555.89 = 630.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.50x = 1,555.89 × 630.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.50x = 980,459.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,459.64/1,127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.59

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