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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.75, 1,696.12 and 399.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.75, 1,696.12 and 399.86 is: 599.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.75 : 1,696.12 = 399.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.75/1,696.12 = 399.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.75x = 1,696.12 × 399.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.75x = 678,201.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,201.06/1,130.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.78

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