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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.43, 1,695.33 and 399.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.43, 1,695.33 and 399.91 is: 599.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.43 : 1,695.33 = 399.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.43/1,695.33 = 399.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.43x = 1,695.33 × 399.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.43x = 677,979.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,979.42/1,130.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.75

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