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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.68, 1,694.14 and 436.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.68, 1,694.14 and 436.19 is: 654.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.68 : 1,694.14 = 436.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.68/1,694.14 = 436.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.68x = 1,694.14 × 436.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.68x = 738,957.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,957.37/1,129.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.13

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