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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.63, 1,558.82 and 632.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.63, 1,558.82 and 632.19 is: 872.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.63 : 1,558.82 = 632.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.63/1,558.82 = 632.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.63x = 1,558.82 × 632.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.63x = 985,463.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,463.78/1,129.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.38

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