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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.32, 1,558.50 and 663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.32, 1,558.50 and 663.40 is: 915.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.32 : 1,558.50 = 663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.32/1,558.50 = 663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.32x = 1,558.50 × 663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.32x = 1,033,908.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,908.90/1,129.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.51

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