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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.11, 1,695.21 and 399.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.11, 1,695.21 and 399.76 is: 599.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.11 : 1,695.21 = 399.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.11/1,695.21 = 399.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.11x = 1,695.21 × 399.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.11x = 677,672.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,672.91/1,130.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.65

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