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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.96, 1,696.61 and 400.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.96, 1,696.61 and 400.48 is: 600.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.96 : 1,696.61 = 400.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.96/1,696.61 = 400.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.96x = 1,696.61 × 400.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.96x = 679,455.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,455.13/1,130.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.78

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