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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.19, 1,693.98 and 436.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.19, 1,693.98 and 436.55 is: 654.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.19 : 1,693.98 = 436.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.19/1,693.98 = 436.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.19x = 1,693.98 × 436.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.19x = 739,498.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,498.50/1,130.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.32

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