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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.28, 1,690.32 and 973.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.28, 1,690.32 and 973.76 is: 1,457.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.28 : 1,690.32 = 973.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.28/1,690.32 = 973.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.28x = 1,690.32 × 973.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.28x = 1,645,966.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,966.00/1,129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.54

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