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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.30, 1,695.74 and 399.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.30, 1,695.74 and 399.95 is: 600.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.30 : 1,695.74 = 399.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.30/1,695.74 = 399.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.30x = 1,695.74 × 399.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.30x = 678,200.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,200.73/1,130.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.02

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