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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.50, 1,558.77 and 663.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.50, 1,558.77 and 663.90 is: 916.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.50 : 1,558.77 = 663.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.50/1,558.77 = 663.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.50x = 1,558.77 × 663.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.50x = 1,034,867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,867.40/1,129.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.22

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