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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.52, 1,558.64 and 625.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.52, 1,558.64 and 625.34 is: 862.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.52 : 1,558.64 = 625.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.52/1,558.64 = 625.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.52x = 1,558.64 × 625.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.52x = 974,685.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,685.40/1,129.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.92

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