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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.33, 1,692.07 and 739.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.33, 1,692.07 and 739.11 is: 1,107.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.33 : 1,692.07 = 739.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.33/1,692.07 = 739.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.33x = 1,692.07 × 739.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.33x = 1,250,625.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,625.86/1,129.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.41

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