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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.38, 1,695.60 and 400

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.38, 1,695.60 and 400 is: 600.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.38 : 1,695.60 = 400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.38/1,695.60 = 400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.38x = 1,695.60 × 400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.38x = 678,240
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,240/1,130.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.01

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