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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.82, 1,556.43 and 630.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.82, 1,556.43 and 630.48 is: 870.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.82 : 1,556.43 = 630.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.82/1,556.43 = 630.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.82x = 1,556.43 × 630.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.82x = 981,297.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,297.97/1,127.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.08

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