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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.53, 1,556.14 and 630.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.53, 1,556.14 and 630.20 is: 869.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.53 : 1,556.14 = 630.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.53/1,556.14 = 630.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.53x = 1,556.14 × 630.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.53x = 980,679.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,679.43/1,127.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.76

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