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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.14, 1,558.29 and 631.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.14, 1,558.29 and 631.88 is: 872.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.14 : 1,558.29 = 631.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.14/1,558.29 = 631.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.14x = 1,558.29 × 631.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.14x = 984,644.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,644.77/1,129.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.03

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