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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.26, 1,558.38 and 663.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.26, 1,558.38 and 663.50 is: 915.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.26 : 1,558.38 = 663.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.26/1,558.38 = 663.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.26x = 1,558.38 × 663.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.26x = 1,033,985.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,985.13/1,129.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.63

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