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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.51, 1,557.40 and 631.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.51, 1,557.40 and 631.19 is: 871.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.51 : 1,557.40 = 631.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.51/1,557.40 = 631.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.51x = 1,557.40 × 631.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.51x = 983,020.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,020.58/1,128.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.08

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