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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.52, 1,694.20 and 641.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.52, 1,694.20 and 641.04 is: 961.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.52 : 1,694.20 = 641.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.52/1,694.20 = 641.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.52x = 1,694.20 × 641.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.52x = 1,086,049.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,049.97/1,129.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.51

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