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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.22, 1,558.16 and 687.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.22, 1,558.16 and 687.12 is: 948.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.22 : 1,558.16 = 687.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.22/1,558.16 = 687.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.22x = 1,558.16 × 687.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.22x = 1,070,639.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,639.46/1,129.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.13

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