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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.45, 1,693.44 and 398.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.45, 1,693.44 and 398.07 is: 597.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.45 : 1,693.44 = 398.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.45/1,693.44 = 398.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.45x = 1,693.44 × 398.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.45x = 674,107.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,107.66/1,128.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.37

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