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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.79, 1,554.94 and 629.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.79, 1,554.94 and 629.45 is: 868.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.79 : 1,554.94 = 629.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.79/1,554.94 = 629.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.79x = 1,554.94 × 629.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.79x = 978,756.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,756.98/1,126.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.62

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