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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.82, 1,559.29 and 687.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.82, 1,559.29 and 687.79 is: 949.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.82 : 1,559.29 = 687.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.82/1,559.29 = 687.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.82x = 1,559.29 × 687.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.82x = 1,072,456.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,456.27/1,129.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.23

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