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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.22, 1,693.31 and 399.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.22, 1,693.31 and 399.33 is: 598.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.22 : 1,693.31 = 399.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.22/1,693.31 = 399.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.22x = 1,693.31 × 399.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.22x = 676,187.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,187.49/1,130.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.28

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