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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.45, 1,557.29 and 631.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.45, 1,557.29 and 631.11 is: 870.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.45 : 1,557.29 = 631.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.45/1,557.29 = 631.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.45x = 1,557.29 × 631.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.45x = 982,818.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,818.14/1,128.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.95

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