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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.04, 1,558.12 and 631.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.04, 1,558.12 and 631.68 is: 871.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.04 : 1,558.12 = 631.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.04/1,558.12 = 631.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.04x = 1,558.12 × 631.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.04x = 984,233.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,233.24/1,129.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.74

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