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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.04, 1,557.96 and 663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.04, 1,557.96 and 663.20 is: 915.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.04 : 1,557.96 = 663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.04/1,557.96 = 663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.04x = 1,557.96 × 663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.04x = 1,033,239.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,239.07/1,129.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.15

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