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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.86, 1,555.08 and 629.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.86, 1,555.08 and 629.52 is: 868.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.86 : 1,555.08 = 629.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.86/1,555.08 = 629.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.86x = 1,555.08 × 629.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.86x = 978,953.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,953.96/1,126.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.74

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