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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.87, 1,554.92 and 629.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.87, 1,554.92 and 629.53 is: 868.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.87 : 1,554.92 = 629.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.87/1,554.92 = 629.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.87x = 1,554.92 × 629.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.87x = 978,866.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,866.47/1,126.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.66

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