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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.02, 1,690.50 and 1,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.02, 1,690.50 and 1,093.80 is: 1,637.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.02 : 1,690.50 = 1,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.02/1,690.50 = 1,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.02x = 1,690.50 × 1,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.02x = 1,849,068.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,068.90/1,129.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.76

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