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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.95, 1,558.83 and 867.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.95, 1,558.83 and 867.51 is: 1,196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.95 : 1,558.83 = 867.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.95/1,558.83 = 867.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.95x = 1,558.83 × 867.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.95x = 1,352,300.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,300.61/1,129.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.78

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