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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.23, 1,695.35 and 390.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.23, 1,695.35 and 390.01 is: 585.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.23 : 1,695.35 = 390.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.23/1,695.35 = 390.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.23x = 1,695.35 × 390.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.23x = 661,200.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,200.19/1,130.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.02

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