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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.64, 1,558.33 and 709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.64, 1,558.33 and 709.20 is: 978.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.64 : 1,558.33 = 709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.64/1,558.33 = 709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.64x = 1,558.33 × 709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.64x = 1,105,165.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,165.86/1,129.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.34

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