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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.42, 1,558.58 and 632.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.42, 1,558.58 and 632.03 is: 872.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.42 : 1,558.58 = 632.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.42/1,558.58 = 632.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.42x = 1,558.58 × 632.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.42x = 985,066.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,066.16/1,129.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.19

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