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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.34, 1,694.01 and 398.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.34, 1,694.01 and 398.75 is: 598.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.34 : 1,694.01 = 398.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.34/1,694.01 = 398.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.34x = 1,694.01 × 398.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.34x = 675,486.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,486.49/1,129.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.13

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