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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.32, 1,690.02 and 977.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.32, 1,690.02 and 977.16 is: 1,462.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.32 : 1,690.02 = 977.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.32/1,690.02 = 977.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.32x = 1,690.02 × 977.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.32x = 1,651,419.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,419.94/1,129.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.31

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