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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.87, 1,694.76 and 399.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.87, 1,694.76 and 399.43 is: 599.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.87 : 1,694.76 = 399.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.87/1,694.76 = 399.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.87x = 1,694.76 × 399.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.87x = 676,937.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,937.99/1,129.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.13

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