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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.25, 1,693.96 and 349.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.25, 1,693.96 and 349.32 is: 524.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.25 : 1,693.96 = 349.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.25/1,693.96 = 349.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.25x = 1,693.96 × 349.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.25x = 591,739.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,739.59/1,129.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.01

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