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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.20, 1,693.62 and 398.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.20, 1,693.62 and 398.58 is: 597.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.20 : 1,693.62 = 398.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.20/1,693.62 = 398.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.20x = 1,693.62 × 398.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.20x = 675,043.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,043.06/1,129.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.81

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