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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.94, 1,555.20 and 629.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.94, 1,555.20 and 629.61 is: 868.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.94 : 1,555.20 = 629.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.94/1,555.20 = 629.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.94x = 1,555.20 × 629.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.94x = 979,166.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,166.32/1,126.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.87

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