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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.92, 1,694.52 and 719.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.92, 1,694.52 and 719.52 is: 1,079.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.92 : 1,694.52 = 719.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.92/1,694.52 = 719.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.92x = 1,694.52 × 719.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.92x = 1,219,241.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,241.03/1,129.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.05

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