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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.81, 1,949.64 and 1,129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.81, 1,949.64 and 1,129.88 is: 1,692.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.81 : 1,949.64 = 1,129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.81/1,949.64 = 1,129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.81x = 1,949.64 × 1,129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.81x = 2,202,849.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,849.50/1,301.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.15

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