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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.41, 1,693.94 and 398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.41, 1,693.94 and 398.88 is: 598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.41 : 1,693.94 = 398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.41/1,693.94 = 398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.41x = 1,693.94 × 398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.41x = 675,668.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,668.32/1,129.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.25

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