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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.08, 1,692.45 and 434.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.08, 1,692.45 and 434.81 is: 652.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.08 : 1,692.45 = 434.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.08/1,692.45 = 434.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.08x = 1,692.45 × 434.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.08x = 735,894.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,894.18/1,128.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.34

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