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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.24, 1,563.95 and 629.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.24, 1,563.95 and 629.12 is: 868.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.24 : 1,563.95 = 629.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.24/1,563.95 = 629.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.24x = 1,563.95 × 629.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.24x = 983,905.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,905.37/1,133.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.23

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