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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.15, 1,722.47 and 629.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.15, 1,722.47 and 629.37 is: 942.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.15 : 1,722.47 = 629.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.15/1,722.47 = 629.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.15x = 1,722.47 × 629.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.15x = 1,084,070.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,070.94/1,150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.55

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