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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.52, 1,674.36 and 629.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.52, 1,674.36 and 629.52 is: 944.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.52 : 1,674.36 = 629.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.52/1,674.36 = 629.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.52x = 1,674.36 × 629.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.52x = 1,054,043.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,043.11/1,115.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.89

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