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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.46, 1,693.77 and 388.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.46, 1,693.77 and 388.86 is: 583.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.46 : 1,693.77 = 388.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.46/1,693.77 = 388.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.46x = 1,693.77 × 388.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.46x = 658,639.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,639.40/1,129.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.15

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