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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.80, 1,693.49 and 398.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.80, 1,693.49 and 398.45 is: 597.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.80 : 1,693.49 = 398.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.80/1,693.49 = 398.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.80x = 1,693.49 × 398.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.80x = 674,771.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,771.09/1,128.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.78

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