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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.19, 1,694.65 and 504.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.19, 1,694.65 and 504.68 is: 757.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.19 : 1,694.65 = 504.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.19/1,694.65 = 504.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.19x = 1,694.65 × 504.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.19x = 855,244.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,244.97/1,129.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.40

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