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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.07, 1,693.63 and 435.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.07, 1,693.63 and 435.66 is: 653.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.07 : 1,693.63 = 435.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.07/1,693.63 = 435.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.07x = 1,693.63 × 435.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.07x = 737,846.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,846.85/1,129.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.50

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