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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.15, 1,695.06 and 399.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.15, 1,695.06 and 399.63 is: 599.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.15 : 1,695.06 = 399.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.15/1,695.06 = 399.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.15x = 1,695.06 × 399.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.15x = 677,396.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,396.83/1,130.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.39

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