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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.72, 1,693.35 and 398.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.72, 1,693.35 and 398.46 is: 597.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.72 : 1,693.35 = 398.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.72/1,693.35 = 398.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.72x = 1,693.35 × 398.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.72x = 674,732.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,732.24/1,128.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.79

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