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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.52, 1,695.60 and 390.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.52, 1,695.60 and 390.24 is: 585.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.52 : 1,695.60 = 390.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.52/1,695.60 = 390.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.52x = 1,695.60 × 390.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.52x = 661,690.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,690.94/1,130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.30

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