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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.73, 1,559.04 and 632.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.73, 1,559.04 and 632.39 is: 872.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.73 : 1,559.04 = 632.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.73/1,559.04 = 632.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.73x = 1,559.04 × 632.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.73x = 985,925.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,925.20/1,129.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.71

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