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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.10, 1,695.08 and 399.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.10, 1,695.08 and 399.58 is: 599.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.10 : 1,695.08 = 399.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.10/1,695.08 = 399.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.10x = 1,695.08 × 399.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.10x = 677,324.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,324.11/1,130.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.35

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