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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.42, 1,558.41 and 632.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.42, 1,558.41 and 632.04 is: 872.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.42 : 1,558.41 = 632.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.42/1,558.41 = 632.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.42x = 1,558.41 × 632.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.42x = 984,977.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,977.46/1,129.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.11

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