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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.81, 1,557.79 and 631.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.81, 1,557.79 and 631.54 is: 871.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.81 : 1,557.79 = 631.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.81/1,557.79 = 631.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.81x = 1,557.79 × 631.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.81x = 983,804.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,804.38/1,128.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.54

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