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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.10, 1,558.35 and 631.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.10, 1,558.35 and 631.89 is: 872.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.10 : 1,558.35 = 631.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.10/1,558.35 = 631.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.10x = 1,558.35 × 631.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.10x = 984,705.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,705.78/1,129.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.12

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