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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.69, 1,695.95 and 667.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.69, 1,695.95 and 667.79 is: 1,002.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.69 : 1,695.95 = 667.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.69/1,695.95 = 667.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.69x = 1,695.95 × 667.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.69x = 1,132,531.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,531.64/1,129.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.52

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