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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.68, 1,558.80 and 632.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.68, 1,558.80 and 632.28 is: 872.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.68 : 1,558.80 = 632.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.68/1,558.80 = 632.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.68x = 1,558.80 × 632.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.68x = 985,598.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,598.06/1,129.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.46

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