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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.74, 1,559.06 and 632.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.74, 1,559.06 and 632.37 is: 872.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.74 : 1,559.06 = 632.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.74/1,559.06 = 632.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.74x = 1,559.06 × 632.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.74x = 985,899.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,899.61/1,129.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.68

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