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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.67, 2,631.80 and 1,129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.67, 2,631.80 and 1,129.20 is: 1,692.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.67 : 2,631.80 = 1,129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.67/2,631.80 = 1,129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.67x = 2,631.80 × 1,129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.67x = 2,971,828.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,828.56/1,755.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.70

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