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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.63, 1,557.48 and 631.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.63, 1,557.48 and 631.28 is: 871.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.63 : 1,557.48 = 631.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.63/1,557.48 = 631.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.63x = 1,557.48 × 631.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.63x = 983,204.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,204.40/1,128.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.15

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