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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.56, 1,558.90 and 687.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.56, 1,558.90 and 687.58 is: 948.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.56 : 1,558.90 = 687.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.56/1,558.90 = 687.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.56x = 1,558.90 × 687.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.56x = 1,071,868.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,868.46/1,129.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.93

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