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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.83, 1,694.48 and 399.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.83, 1,694.48 and 399.15 is: 598.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.83 : 1,694.48 = 399.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.83/1,694.48 = 399.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.83x = 1,694.48 × 399.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.83x = 676,349.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,349.70/1,129.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.63

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