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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.38, 1,557.13 and 631.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.38, 1,557.13 and 631.02 is: 870.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.38 : 1,557.13 = 631.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.38/1,557.13 = 631.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.38x = 1,557.13 × 631.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.38x = 982,580.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,580.17/1,128.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.79

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