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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.41, 1,544.36 and 1,129.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.41, 1,544.36 and 1,129.41 is: 1,544.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.41 : 1,544.36 = 1,129.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.41/1,544.36 = 1,129.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.41x = 1,544.36 × 1,129.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.41x = 1,744,209.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,209.98/1,129.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.36

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