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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.95, 1,557.98 and 631.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.95, 1,557.98 and 631.59 is: 871.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.95 : 1,557.98 = 631.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.95/1,557.98 = 631.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.95x = 1,557.98 × 631.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.95x = 984,001.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,001.43/1,128.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.61

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