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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.44, 1,558.32 and 687.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.44, 1,558.32 and 687.36 is: 948.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.44 : 1,558.32 = 687.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.44/1,558.32 = 687.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.44x = 1,558.32 × 687.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.44x = 1,071,126.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,126.84/1,129.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.37

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