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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.35, 1,693.85 and 398.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.35, 1,693.85 and 398.76 is: 598.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.35 : 1,693.85 = 398.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.35/1,693.85 = 398.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.35x = 1,693.85 × 398.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.35x = 675,443.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,443.05/1,129.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.08

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