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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.82, 1,559.18 and 632.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.82, 1,559.18 and 632.54 is: 872.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.82 : 1,559.18 = 632.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.82/1,559.18 = 632.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.82x = 1,559.18 × 632.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.82x = 986,240.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,240.55/1,129.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.92

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