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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.60, 1,558.78 and 632.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.60, 1,558.78 and 632.20 is: 872.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.60 : 1,558.78 = 632.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.60/1,558.78 = 632.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.60x = 1,558.78 × 632.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.60x = 985,460.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,460.72/1,129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.40

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