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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.16, 1,558.24 and 625.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.16, 1,558.24 and 625.01 is: 862.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.16 : 1,558.24 = 625.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.16/1,558.24 = 625.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.16x = 1,558.24 × 625.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.16x = 973,915.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,915.58/1,129.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.51

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