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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.36, 1,556.97 and 630.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.36, 1,556.97 and 630.91 is: 870.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.36 : 1,556.97 = 630.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.36/1,556.97 = 630.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.36x = 1,556.97 × 630.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.36x = 982,300.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,300.16/1,128.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.56

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