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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.41, 1,554.48 and 629.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.41, 1,554.48 and 629.13 is: 868.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.41 : 1,554.48 = 629.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.41/1,554.48 = 629.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.41x = 1,554.48 × 629.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.41x = 977,970.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,970.00/1,126.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.22

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