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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.76, 1,695.10 and 436.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.76, 1,695.10 and 436.58 is: 655.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.76 : 1,695.10 = 436.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.76/1,695.10 = 436.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.76x = 1,695.10 × 436.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.76x = 740,046.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,046.76/1,129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.05

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