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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.43, 1,558.59 and 632.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.43, 1,558.59 and 632.12 is: 872.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.43 : 1,558.59 = 632.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.43/1,558.59 = 632.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.43x = 1,558.59 × 632.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.43x = 985,208.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,208.12/1,129.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.31

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