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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.89, 1,559.21 and 632.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.89, 1,559.21 and 632.53 is: 872.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.89 : 1,559.21 = 632.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.89/1,559.21 = 632.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.89x = 1,559.21 × 632.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.89x = 986,247.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,247.10/1,129.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.87

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