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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.88, 1,694.79 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.88, 1,694.79 and 350.16 is: 525.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.88 : 1,694.79 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.88/1,694.79 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.88x = 1,694.79 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.88x = 593,447.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,447.67/1,129.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.23

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