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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.08, 1,693.80 and 349.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.08, 1,693.80 and 349.07 is: 523.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.08 : 1,693.80 = 349.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.08/1,693.80 = 349.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.08x = 1,693.80 × 349.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.08x = 591,246.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,246.30/1,129.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.65

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