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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.59, 1,557.61 and 631.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.59, 1,557.61 and 631.26 is: 871.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.59 : 1,557.61 = 631.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.59/1,557.61 = 631.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.59x = 1,557.61 × 631.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.59x = 983,256.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,256.89/1,128.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.23

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