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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.93, 1,693.56 and 398.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.93, 1,693.56 and 398.31 is: 597.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.93 : 1,693.56 = 398.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.93/1,693.56 = 398.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.93x = 1,693.56 × 398.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.93x = 674,561.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,561.88/1,128.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.52

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