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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.27, 1,554.33 and 629

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.27, 1,554.33 and 629 is: 868.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.27 : 1,554.33 = 629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.27/1,554.33 = 629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.27x = 1,554.33 × 629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.27x = 977,673.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,673.57/1,126.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.06

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