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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.52, 1,694.59 and 399.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.52, 1,694.59 and 399.61 is: 599.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.52 : 1,694.59 = 399.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.52/1,694.59 = 399.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.52x = 1,694.59 × 399.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.52x = 677,176.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,176.23/1,129.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.52

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