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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.48, 1,558.69 and 632.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.48, 1,558.69 and 632.12 is: 872.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.48 : 1,558.69 = 632.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.48/1,558.69 = 632.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.48x = 1,558.69 × 632.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.48x = 985,269.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,269.75/1,129.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.32

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