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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.19, 1,556.79 and 630.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.19, 1,556.79 and 630.79 is: 870.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.19 : 1,556.79 = 630.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.19/1,556.79 = 630.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.19x = 1,556.79 × 630.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.19x = 982,007.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,007.56/1,128.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.43

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