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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.53, 1,680.10 and 1,036.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.53, 1,680.10 and 1,036.58 is: 1,541.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.53 : 1,680.10 = 1,036.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.53/1,680.10 = 1,036.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.53x = 1,680.10 × 1,036.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.53x = 1,741,559.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,559.67/1,129.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.84

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