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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.71, 1,695.38 and 697.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.71, 1,695.38 and 697.17 is: 1,046.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.71 : 1,695.38 = 697.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.71/1,695.38 = 697.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.71x = 1,695.38 × 697.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.71x = 1,181,968.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,968.07/1,129.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.26

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