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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.68, 1,558.98 and 664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.68, 1,558.98 and 664.20 is: 916.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.68 : 1,558.98 = 664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.68/1,558.98 = 664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.68x = 1,558.98 × 664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.68x = 1,035,474.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,474.52/1,129.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.61

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