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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.20, 2,384.40 and 1,130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.20, 2,384.40 and 1,130.16 is: 1,558.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.20 : 2,384.40 = 1,130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.20/2,384.40 = 1,130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.20x = 2,384.40 × 1,130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.20x = 2,694,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,753.50/1,729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.38

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