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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.30, 1,557.06 and 630.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.30, 1,557.06 and 630.96 is: 870.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.30 : 1,557.06 = 630.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.30/1,557.06 = 630.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.30x = 1,557.06 × 630.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.30x = 982,431.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,431.64/1,128.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.72

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