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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.40, 1,692.88 and 358.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.40, 1,692.88 and 358.90 is: 538.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.40 : 1,692.88 = 358.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.40/1,692.88 = 358.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.40x = 1,692.88 × 358.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.40x = 607,574.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,574.63/1,128.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.44

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