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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.51, 1,558.67 and 632.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.51, 1,558.67 and 632.06 is: 872.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.51 : 1,558.67 = 632.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.51/1,558.67 = 632.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.51x = 1,558.67 × 632.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.51x = 985,167.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,167.85/1,129.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.21

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