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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.66, 1,694.10 and 536.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.66, 1,694.10 and 536.61 is: 804.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.66 : 1,694.10 = 536.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.66/1,694.10 = 536.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.66x = 1,694.10 × 536.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.66x = 909,069.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,069.66/1,129.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.73

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