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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129, 1,558.02 and 663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129, 1,558.02 and 663.52 is: 915.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129 : 1,558.02 = 663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129/1,558.02 = 663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129x = 1,558.02 × 663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129x = 1,033,777.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,777.43/1,129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.66

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