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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.90, 1,559.18 and 632.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.90, 1,559.18 and 632.53 is: 872.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.90 : 1,559.18 = 632.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.90/1,559.18 = 632.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.90x = 1,559.18 × 632.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.90x = 986,228.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,228.13/1,129.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.85

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