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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.50, 1,557.26 and 631.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.50, 1,557.26 and 631.14 is: 870.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.50 : 1,557.26 = 631.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.50/1,557.26 = 631.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.50x = 1,557.26 × 631.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.50x = 982,844.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,844.81/1,128.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.93

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