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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.62, 1,694.54 and 426.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.62, 1,694.54 and 426.66 is: 640.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.62 : 1,694.54 = 426.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.62/1,694.54 = 426.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.62x = 1,694.54 × 426.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.62x = 722,987.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,987.15/1,129.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.02

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