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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.70, 1,693.59 and 435.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.70, 1,693.59 and 435.98 is: 653.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.70 : 1,693.59 = 435.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.70/1,693.59 = 435.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.70x = 1,693.59 × 435.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.70x = 738,371.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,371.37/1,129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.60

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