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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.57, 1,693.56 and 436.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.57, 1,693.56 and 436.19 is: 653.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.57 : 1,693.56 = 436.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.57/1,693.56 = 436.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.57x = 1,693.56 × 436.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.57x = 738,704.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,704.65/1,129.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.97

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