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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.47, 1,694.28 and 388.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.47, 1,694.28 and 388.79 is: 583.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.47 : 1,694.28 = 388.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.47/1,694.28 = 388.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.47x = 1,694.28 × 388.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.47x = 658,710.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,710.65/1,129.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.20

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