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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.77, 1,558.96 and 632.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.77, 1,558.96 and 632.39 is: 872.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.77 : 1,558.96 = 632.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.77/1,558.96 = 632.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.77x = 1,558.96 × 632.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.77x = 985,861.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,861.34/1,129.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.62

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