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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.04, 1,558.01 and 686.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.04, 1,558.01 and 686.85 is: 947.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.04 : 1,558.01 = 686.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.04/1,558.01 = 686.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.04x = 1,558.01 × 686.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.04x = 1,070,126.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,126.26/1,129.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.82

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