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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.28, 1,694.39 and 398.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.28, 1,694.39 and 398.93 is: 598.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.28 : 1,694.39 = 398.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.28/1,694.39 = 398.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.28x = 1,694.39 × 398.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.28x = 675,932.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,932.54/1,129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.55

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