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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.52, 1,554.55 and 629.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.52, 1,554.55 and 629.15 is: 868.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.52 : 1,554.55 = 629.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.52/1,554.55 = 629.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.52x = 1,554.55 × 629.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.52x = 978,035.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,035.79/1,126.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.20

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