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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.88, 1,556.43 and 623.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.88, 1,556.43 and 623.70 is: 860.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.88 : 1,556.43 = 623.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.88/1,556.43 = 623.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.88x = 1,556.43 × 623.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.88x = 970,738.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,738.59/1,127.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.68

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