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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.06, 1,692.42 and 696.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.06, 1,692.42 and 696.52 is: 1,044.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.06 : 1,692.42 = 696.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.06/1,692.42 = 696.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.06x = 1,692.42 × 696.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.06x = 1,178,804.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,804.38/1,129.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.06

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