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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.17, 1,556.79 and 630.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.17, 1,556.79 and 630.69 is: 870.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.17 : 1,556.79 = 630.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.17/1,556.79 = 630.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.17x = 1,556.79 × 630.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.17x = 981,851.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,851.89/1,128.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.31

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