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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.07, 1,558.04 and 686.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.07, 1,558.04 and 686.91 is: 947.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.07 : 1,558.04 = 686.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.07/1,558.04 = 686.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.07x = 1,558.04 × 686.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.07x = 1,070,235.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,235.66/1,129.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.89

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