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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.96, 1,694.37 and 399.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.96, 1,694.37 and 399.43 is: 598.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.96 : 1,694.37 = 399.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.96/1,694.37 = 399.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.96x = 1,694.37 × 399.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.96x = 676,782.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,782.21/1,129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.94

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