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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.20, 1,692.78 and 435.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.20, 1,692.78 and 435.39 is: 652.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.20 : 1,692.78 = 435.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.20/1,692.78 = 435.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.20x = 1,692.78 × 435.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.20x = 737,019.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,019.48/1,129.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.69

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