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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.57, 1,558.81 and 632.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.57, 1,558.81 and 632.21 is: 872.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.57 : 1,558.81 = 632.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.57/1,558.81 = 632.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.57x = 1,558.81 × 632.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.57x = 985,495.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,495.27/1,129.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.45

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