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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.85, 1,556.48 and 630.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.85, 1,556.48 and 630.53 is: 870.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.85 : 1,556.48 = 630.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.85/1,556.48 = 630.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.85x = 1,556.48 × 630.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.85x = 981,396.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,396.40/1,127.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.15

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