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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.83, 1,556.31 and 630.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.83, 1,556.31 and 630.46 is: 869.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.83 : 1,556.31 = 630.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.83/1,556.31 = 630.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.83x = 1,556.31 × 630.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.83x = 981,191.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,191.20/1,127.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.98

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