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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.64, 1,558.81 and 687.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.64, 1,558.81 and 687.49 is: 948.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.64 : 1,558.81 = 687.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.64/1,558.81 = 687.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.64x = 1,558.81 × 687.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.64x = 1,071,663.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,663.25/1,129.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.68

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