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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.37, 1,695.77 and 1,073.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.37, 1,695.77 and 1,073.68 is: 1,612.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.37 : 1,695.77 = 1,073.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.37/1,695.77 = 1,073.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.37x = 1,695.77 × 1,073.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.37x = 1,820,708.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,708.75/1,129.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.15

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