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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.44, 1,554.39 and 629.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.44, 1,554.39 and 629.04 is: 868.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.44 : 1,554.39 = 629.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.44/1,554.39 = 629.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.44x = 1,554.39 × 629.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.44x = 977,773.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,773.49/1,126.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.02

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