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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.74, 1,693.59 and 717.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.74, 1,693.59 and 717.72 is: 1,075.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.74 : 1,693.59 = 717.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.74/1,693.59 = 717.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.74x = 1,693.59 × 717.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.74x = 1,215,523.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,523.41/1,129.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.93

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