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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129, 1,557.92 and 631.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129, 1,557.92 and 631.68 is: 871.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129 : 1,557.92 = 631.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129/1,557.92 = 631.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129x = 1,557.92 × 631.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129x = 984,106.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,106.91/1,129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.66

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