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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.44, 1,558.72 and 632.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.44, 1,558.72 and 632.24 is: 872.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.44 : 1,558.72 = 632.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.44/1,558.72 = 632.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.44x = 1,558.72 × 632.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.44x = 985,485.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,485.13/1,129.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.54

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