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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.36, 1,694.08 and 399.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.36, 1,694.08 and 399.04 is: 598.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.36 : 1,694.08 = 399.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.36/1,694.08 = 399.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.36x = 1,694.08 × 399.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.36x = 676,005.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,005.68/1,129.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.57

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