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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.40, 1,692.62 and 397.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.40, 1,692.62 and 397.99 is: 596.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.40 : 1,692.62 = 397.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.40/1,692.62 = 397.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.40x = 1,692.62 × 397.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.40x = 673,645.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,645.83/1,128.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.99

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