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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.29, 1,695.69 and 993.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.29, 1,695.69 and 993.48 is: 1,491.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.29 : 1,695.69 = 993.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.29/1,695.69 = 993.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.29x = 1,695.69 × 993.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.29x = 1,684,634.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,634.10/1,129.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.76

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