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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.53, 1,694.30 and 399.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.53, 1,694.30 and 399.11 is: 598.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.53 : 1,694.30 = 399.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.53/1,694.30 = 399.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.53x = 1,694.30 × 399.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.53x = 676,201.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,201.61/1,129.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.66

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