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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.65, 1,696.08 and 400.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.65, 1,696.08 and 400.24 is: 600.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.65 : 1,696.08 = 400.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.65/1,696.08 = 400.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.65x = 1,696.08 × 400.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.65x = 678,830.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,830.58/1,130.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.39

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