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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.77, 1,554.89 and 629.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.77, 1,554.89 and 629.39 is: 868.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.77 : 1,554.89 = 629.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.77/1,554.89 = 629.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.77x = 1,554.89 × 629.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.77x = 978,632.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,632.22/1,126.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.53

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