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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.28, 1,729.28 and 633.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.28, 1,729.28 and 633.52 is: 949.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.28 : 1,729.28 = 633.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.28/1,729.28 = 633.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.28x = 1,729.28 × 633.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.28x = 1,095,537.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,537.21/1,154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.11

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