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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.71, 1,557.62 and 631.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.71, 1,557.62 and 631.35 is: 871.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.71 : 1,557.62 = 631.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.71/1,557.62 = 631.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.71x = 1,557.62 × 631.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.71x = 983,400.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,400.23/1,128.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.26

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