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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.75, 1,557.74 and 631.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.75, 1,557.74 and 631.39 is: 871.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.75 : 1,557.74 = 631.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.75/1,557.74 = 631.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.75x = 1,557.74 × 631.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.75x = 983,541.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,541.46/1,128.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.35

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