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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.18, 1,558.29 and 663.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.18, 1,558.29 and 663.70 is: 915.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.18 : 1,558.29 = 663.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.18/1,558.29 = 663.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.18x = 1,558.29 × 663.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.18x = 1,034,237.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,237.07/1,129.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.92

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