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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.48, 1,692.72 and 359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.48, 1,692.72 and 359.04 is: 538.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.48 : 1,692.72 = 359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.48/1,692.72 = 359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.48x = 1,692.72 × 359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.48x = 607,754.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,754.19/1,128.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.56

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