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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.91, 1,680.66 and 1,036.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.91, 1,680.66 and 1,036.96 is: 1,542.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.91 : 1,680.66 = 1,036.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.91/1,680.66 = 1,036.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.91x = 1,680.66 × 1,036.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.91x = 1,742,772.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,772.99/1,129.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.41

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