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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129, 1,558.04 and 663.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129, 1,558.04 and 663.36 is: 915.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129 : 1,558.04 = 663.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129/1,558.04 = 663.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129x = 1,558.04 × 663.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129x = 1,033,541.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,541.41/1,129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.45

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