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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.88, 1,558.74 and 663.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.88, 1,558.74 and 663.92 is: 915.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.88 : 1,558.74 = 663.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.88/1,558.74 = 663.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.88x = 1,558.74 × 663.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.88x = 1,034,878.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,878.66/1,129.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.92

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