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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.35, 1,694.03 and 436.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.35, 1,694.03 and 436.23 is: 654.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.35 : 1,694.03 = 436.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.35/1,694.03 = 436.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.35x = 1,694.03 × 436.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.35x = 738,984.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,984.53/1,129.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.35

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