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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.76, 1,554.84 and 629.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.76, 1,554.84 and 629.36 is: 868.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.76 : 1,554.84 = 629.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.76/1,554.84 = 629.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.76x = 1,554.84 × 629.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.76x = 978,554.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,554.10/1,126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.47

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