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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.73, 1,696.14 and 400.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.73, 1,696.14 and 400.38 is: 600.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.73 : 1,696.14 = 400.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.73/1,696.14 = 400.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.73x = 1,696.14 × 400.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.73x = 679,100.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,100.53/1,130.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.59

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