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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.57, 1,692.88 and 435.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.57, 1,692.88 and 435.16 is: 652.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.57 : 1,692.88 = 435.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.57/1,692.88 = 435.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.57x = 1,692.88 × 435.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.57x = 736,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,673.66/1,128.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.75

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