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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.83, 1,557.79 and 631.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.83, 1,557.79 and 631.49 is: 871.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.83 : 1,557.79 = 631.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.83/1,557.79 = 631.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.83x = 1,557.79 × 631.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.83x = 983,728.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,728.81/1,128.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.46

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