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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.43, 1,693.83 and 398.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.43, 1,693.83 and 398.91 is: 598.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.43 : 1,693.83 = 398.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.43/1,693.83 = 398.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.43x = 1,693.83 × 398.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.43x = 675,685.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,685.73/1,129.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.26

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