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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.92, 1,559.24 and 632.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.92, 1,559.24 and 632.56 is: 872.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.92 : 1,559.24 = 632.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.92/1,559.24 = 632.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.92x = 1,559.24 × 632.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.92x = 986,312.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,312.85/1,129.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.91

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