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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.29, 1,692.72 and 738.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.29, 1,692.72 and 738.06 is: 1,106.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.29 : 1,692.72 = 738.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.29/1,692.72 = 738.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.29x = 1,692.72 × 738.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.29x = 1,249,328.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,328.92/1,129.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.30

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