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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.97, 1,559.37 and 632.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.97, 1,559.37 and 632.63 is: 873.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.97 : 1,559.37 = 632.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.97/1,559.37 = 632.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.97x = 1,559.37 × 632.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.97x = 986,496.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,496.45/1,129.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.03

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