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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.65, 1,558.98 and 632.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.65, 1,558.98 and 632.32 is: 872.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.65 : 1,558.98 = 632.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.65/1,558.98 = 632.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.65x = 1,558.98 × 632.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.65x = 985,772.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,772.53/1,129.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.64

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