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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.74, 2,087.62 and 1,129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.74, 2,087.62 and 1,129.03 is: 1,691.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.74 : 2,087.62 = 1,129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.74/2,087.62 = 1,129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.74x = 2,087.62 × 1,129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.74x = 2,356,977.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356,977.57/1,393.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.12

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