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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.93, 1,556.63 and 630.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.93, 1,556.63 and 630.59 is: 870.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.93 : 1,556.63 = 630.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.93/1,556.63 = 630.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.93x = 1,556.63 × 630.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.93x = 981,595.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,595.31/1,127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.26

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