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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.02, 1,693.64 and 436.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.02, 1,693.64 and 436.01 is: 654.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.02 : 1,693.64 = 436.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.02/1,693.64 = 436.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.02x = 1,693.64 × 436.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.02x = 738,433.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,433.33/1,129.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.05

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