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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.72, 1,558.92 and 687.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.72, 1,558.92 and 687.54 is: 948.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.72 : 1,558.92 = 687.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.72/1,558.92 = 687.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.72x = 1,558.92 × 687.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.72x = 1,071,817.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,817.58/1,129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.74

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