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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.03, 1,558.11 and 631.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.03, 1,558.11 and 631.67 is: 871.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.03 : 1,558.11 = 631.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.03/1,558.11 = 631.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.03x = 1,558.11 × 631.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.03x = 984,211.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,211.34/1,129.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.73

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