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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.47, 1,692.98 and 398.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.47, 1,692.98 and 398.21 is: 597.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.47 : 1,692.98 = 398.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.47/1,692.98 = 398.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.47x = 1,692.98 × 398.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.47x = 674,159.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,159.57/1,128.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.41

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