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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.47, 1,695.78 and 389.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.47, 1,695.78 and 389.79 is: 584.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.47 : 1,695.78 = 389.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.47/1,695.78 = 389.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.47x = 1,695.78 × 389.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.47x = 660,998.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,998.09/1,130.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.71

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