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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.86, 1,555.15 and 629.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.86, 1,555.15 and 629.60 is: 868.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.86 : 1,555.15 = 629.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.86/1,555.15 = 629.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.86x = 1,555.15 × 629.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.86x = 979,122.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,122.44/1,126.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.89

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