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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.24, 1,693.72 and 512.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.24, 1,693.72 and 512.92 is: 769.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.24 : 1,693.72 = 512.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.24/1,693.72 = 512.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.24x = 1,693.72 × 512.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.24x = 868,742.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,742.86/1,129.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.32

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