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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.20, 1,556.85 and 630.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.20, 1,556.85 and 630.86 is: 870.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.20 : 1,556.85 = 630.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.20/1,556.85 = 630.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.20x = 1,556.85 × 630.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.20x = 982,154.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,154.39/1,128.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.55

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