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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.06, 1,558.20 and 687.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.06, 1,558.20 and 687.03 is: 948.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.06 : 1,558.20 = 687.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.06/1,558.20 = 687.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.06x = 1,558.20 × 687.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.06x = 1,070,530.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,530.15/1,129.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.16

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