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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.51, 1,555.97 and 630.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.51, 1,555.97 and 630.17 is: 869.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.51 : 1,555.97 = 630.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.51/1,555.97 = 630.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.51x = 1,555.97 × 630.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.51x = 980,526.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,526.35/1,127.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.64

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