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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.12, 1,556.73 and 630.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.12, 1,556.73 and 630.74 is: 870.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.12 : 1,556.73 = 630.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.12/1,556.73 = 630.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.12x = 1,556.73 × 630.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.12x = 981,884.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,884.10/1,128.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.37

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