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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.04, 1,693.84 and 349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.04, 1,693.84 and 349 is: 523.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.04 : 1,693.84 = 349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.04/1,693.84 = 349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.04x = 1,693.84 × 349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.04x = 591,150.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,150.16/1,129.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.59

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