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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.31, 1,557.09 and 630.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.31, 1,557.09 and 630.94 is: 870.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.31 : 1,557.09 = 630.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.31/1,557.09 = 630.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.31x = 1,557.09 × 630.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.31x = 982,429.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,429.39/1,128.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.71

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