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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.95, 1,557.80 and 631.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.95, 1,557.80 and 631.53 is: 871.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.95 : 1,557.80 = 631.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.95/1,557.80 = 631.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.95x = 1,557.80 × 631.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.95x = 983,794.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,794.28/1,128.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.43

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