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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.83, 1,559.15 and 632.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.83, 1,559.15 and 632.51 is: 872.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.83 : 1,559.15 = 632.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.83/1,559.15 = 632.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.83x = 1,559.15 × 632.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.83x = 986,167.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,167.01/1,129.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.85

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