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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.77, 1,559.17 and 632.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.77, 1,559.17 and 632.46 is: 872.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.77 : 1,559.17 = 632.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.77/1,559.17 = 632.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.77x = 1,559.17 × 632.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.77x = 986,112.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,112.30/1,129.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.84

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