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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.62, 1,558.98 and 632.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.62, 1,558.98 and 632.48 is: 872.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.62 : 1,558.98 = 632.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.62/1,558.98 = 632.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.62x = 1,558.98 × 632.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.62x = 986,023.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,023.67/1,129.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.88

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