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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.57, 1,693.06 and 398.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.57, 1,693.06 and 398.57 is: 597.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.57 : 1,693.06 = 398.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.57/1,693.06 = 398.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.57x = 1,693.06 × 398.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.57x = 674,800.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,800.93/1,128.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.93

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