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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.78, 1,694.40 and 399.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.78, 1,694.40 and 399.34 is: 598.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.78 : 1,694.40 = 399.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.78/1,694.40 = 399.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.78x = 1,694.40 × 399.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.78x = 676,641.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,641.70/1,129.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.91

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