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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.66, 1,558.57 and 687.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.66, 1,558.57 and 687.46 is: 948.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.66 : 1,558.57 = 687.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.66/1,558.57 = 687.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.66x = 1,558.57 × 687.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.66x = 1,071,454.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,454.53/1,129.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.48

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