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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.82, 1,693.77 and 398.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.82, 1,693.77 and 398.74 is: 598.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.82 : 1,693.77 = 398.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.82/1,693.77 = 398.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.82x = 1,693.77 × 398.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.82x = 675,373.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,373.85/1,128.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.30

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