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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.37, 1,694.20 and 389.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.37, 1,694.20 and 389.13 is: 583.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.37 : 1,694.20 = 389.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.37/1,694.20 = 389.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.37x = 1,694.20 × 389.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.37x = 659,264.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,264.05/1,129.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.74

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