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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.62, 1,558.32 and 710.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.62, 1,558.32 and 710.48 is: 980.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.62 : 1,558.32 = 710.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.62/1,558.32 = 710.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.62x = 1,558.32 × 710.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.62x = 1,107,155.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,155.19/1,129.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.11

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