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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.17, 1,558.44 and 663.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.17, 1,558.44 and 663.42 is: 915.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.17 : 1,558.44 = 663.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.17/1,558.44 = 663.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.17x = 1,558.44 × 663.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.17x = 1,033,900.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,900.26/1,129.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.63

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