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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.42, 1,693.11 and 435.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.42, 1,693.11 and 435.65 is: 653.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.42 : 1,693.11 = 435.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.42/1,693.11 = 435.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.42x = 1,693.11 × 435.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.42x = 737,603.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,603.37/1,129.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.08

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