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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.47, 1,554.37 and 629.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.47, 1,554.37 and 629.04 is: 867.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.47 : 1,554.37 = 629.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.47/1,554.37 = 629.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.47x = 1,554.37 × 629.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.47x = 977,760.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,760.90/1,126.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.99

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