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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.51, 1,692.78 and 634.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.51, 1,692.78 and 634.84 is: 952.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.51 : 1,692.78 = 634.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.51/1,692.78 = 634.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.51x = 1,692.78 × 634.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.51x = 1,074,644.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,644.46/1,128.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.27

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