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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.39, 1,554.38 and 629.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.39, 1,554.38 and 629.03 is: 868.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.39 : 1,554.38 = 629.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.39/1,554.38 = 629.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.39x = 1,554.38 × 629.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.39x = 977,743.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,743.88/1,126.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.03

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