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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.48, 1,694.39 and 349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.48, 1,694.39 and 349.56 is: 524.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.48 : 1,694.39 = 349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.48/1,694.39 = 349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.48x = 1,694.39 × 349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.48x = 592,290.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,290.97/1,129.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.39

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