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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.44, 1,557.26 and 631.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.44, 1,557.26 and 631.10 is: 870.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.44 : 1,557.26 = 631.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.44/1,557.26 = 631.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.44x = 1,557.26 × 631.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.44x = 982,775.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,775.84/1,128.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.92

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