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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.86, 1,694.74 and 349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.86, 1,694.74 and 349.80 is: 524.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.86 : 1,694.74 = 349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.86/1,694.74 = 349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.86x = 1,694.74 × 349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.86x = 592,820.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,820.05/1,129.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.68

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