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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.58, 1,691.34 and 434.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.58, 1,691.34 and 434.59 is: 651.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.58 : 1,691.34 = 434.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.58/1,691.34 = 434.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.58x = 1,691.34 × 434.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.58x = 735,039.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,039.45/1,128.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.30

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