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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.71, 1,558.78 and 632.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.71, 1,558.78 and 632.29 is: 872.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.71 : 1,558.78 = 632.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.71/1,558.78 = 632.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.71x = 1,558.78 × 632.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.71x = 985,601.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,601.01/1,129.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.44

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