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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.14, 1,689.19 and 976.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.14, 1,689.19 and 976.70 is: 1,461.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.14 : 1,689.19 = 976.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.14/1,689.19 = 976.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.14x = 1,689.19 × 976.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.14x = 1,649,833.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,833.65/1,129.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.14

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