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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.50, 1,695.54 and 400.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.50, 1,695.54 and 400.06 is: 600.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.50 : 1,695.54 = 400.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.50/1,695.54 = 400.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.50x = 1,695.54 × 400.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.50x = 678,317.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,317.73/1,130.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.02

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