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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.53, 1,695.80 and 400.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.53, 1,695.80 and 400.11 is: 600.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.53 : 1,695.80 = 400.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.53/1,695.80 = 400.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.53x = 1,695.80 × 400.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.53x = 678,506.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,506.54/1,130.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.17

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