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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.95, 1,699.38 and 639.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.95, 1,699.38 and 639.29 is: 958.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.95 : 1,699.38 = 639.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.95/1,699.38 = 639.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.95x = 1,699.38 × 639.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.95x = 1,086,400.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,400.89/1,132.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.91

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