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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.23, 1,695.39 and 399.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.23, 1,695.39 and 399.88 is: 599.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.23 : 1,695.39 = 399.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.23/1,695.39 = 399.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.23x = 1,695.39 × 399.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.23x = 677,952.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,952.55/1,130.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.84

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