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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.56, 1,558.70 and 632.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.56, 1,558.70 and 632.22 is: 872.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.56 : 1,558.70 = 632.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.56/1,558.70 = 632.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.56x = 1,558.70 × 632.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.56x = 985,441.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,441.31/1,129.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.41

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