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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.51, 1,557.36 and 631.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.51, 1,557.36 and 631.17 is: 871.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.51 : 1,557.36 = 631.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.51/1,557.36 = 631.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.51x = 1,557.36 × 631.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.51x = 982,958.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,958.91/1,128.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.02

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