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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.58, 1,558.81 and 632.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.58, 1,558.81 and 632.25 is: 872.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.58 : 1,558.81 = 632.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.58/1,558.81 = 632.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.58x = 1,558.81 × 632.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.58x = 985,549.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,549.83/1,129.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.50

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