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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.36, 1,695.12 and 399.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.36, 1,695.12 and 399.74 is: 599.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.36 : 1,695.12 = 399.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.36/1,695.12 = 399.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.36x = 1,695.12 × 399.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.36x = 677,607.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,607.27/1,130.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.46

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