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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.44, 1,691.76 and 1,116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.44, 1,691.76 and 1,116.48 is: 1,672.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.44 : 1,691.76 = 1,116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.44/1,691.76 = 1,116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.44x = 1,691.76 × 1,116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.44x = 1,888,816.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,816.20/1,129.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.35

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