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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.12, 1,689 and 1,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.12, 1,689 and 1,060 is: 1,585.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.12 : 1,689 = 1,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.12/1,689 = 1,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.12x = 1,689 × 1,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.12x = 1,790,340
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,340/1,129.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.61

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