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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.59, 1,554.57 and 629.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.59, 1,554.57 and 629.16 is: 868.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.59 : 1,554.57 = 629.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.59/1,554.57 = 629.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.59x = 1,554.57 × 629.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.59x = 978,073.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,073.26/1,126.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.17

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