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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.85, 1,558.94 and 632.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.85, 1,558.94 and 632.45 is: 872.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.85 : 1,558.94 = 632.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.85/1,558.94 = 632.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.85x = 1,558.94 × 632.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.85x = 985,951.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,951.60/1,129.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.64

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