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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.68, 1,557.58 and 631.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.68, 1,557.58 and 631.34 is: 871.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.68 : 1,557.58 = 631.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.68/1,557.58 = 631.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.68x = 1,557.58 × 631.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.68x = 983,368.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,368.98/1,128.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.25

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