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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.41, 1,692.70 and 609.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.41, 1,692.70 and 609.39 is: 913.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.41 : 1,692.70 = 609.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.41/1,692.70 = 609.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.41x = 1,692.70 × 609.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.41x = 1,031,512.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,512.93/1,129.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.32

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