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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.39, 1,696.82 and 719.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.39, 1,696.82 and 719.33 is: 1,080.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.39 : 1,696.82 = 719.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.39/1,696.82 = 719.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.39x = 1,696.82 × 719.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.39x = 1,220,577.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,577.06/1,129.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.74

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