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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.31, 1,695.92 and 399.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.31, 1,695.92 and 399.96 is: 600.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.31 : 1,695.92 = 399.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.31/1,695.92 = 399.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.31x = 1,695.92 × 399.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.31x = 678,298.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,298.16/1,130.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.10

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