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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.66, 1,696.24 and 400.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.66, 1,696.24 and 400.26 is: 600.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.66 : 1,696.24 = 400.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.66/1,696.24 = 400.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.66x = 1,696.24 × 400.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.66x = 678,937.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,937.02/1,130.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.48

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