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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.81, 1,556.46 and 630.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.81, 1,556.46 and 630.47 is: 870.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.81 : 1,556.46 = 630.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.81/1,556.46 = 630.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.81x = 1,556.46 × 630.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.81x = 981,298.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,298.18/1,127.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.09

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