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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.80, 1,559.22 and 632.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.80, 1,559.22 and 632.52 is: 872.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.80 : 1,559.22 = 632.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.80/1,559.22 = 632.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.80x = 1,559.22 × 632.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.80x = 986,237.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,237.83/1,129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.93

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