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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.02, 1,691.98 and 635.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.02, 1,691.98 and 635.67 is: 952.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.02 : 1,691.98 = 635.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.02/1,691.98 = 635.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.02x = 1,691.98 × 635.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.02x = 1,075,540.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,540.93/1,129.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.63

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