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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.16, 2,716.16 and 1,129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.16, 2,716.16 and 1,129 is: 1,558.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.16 : 2,716.16 = 1,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.16/2,716.16 = 1,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.16x = 2,716.16 × 1,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.16x = 3,066,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,066,544.64/1,968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.08

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