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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.99, 1,695.87 and 350.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.99, 1,695.87 and 350.78 is: 525.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.99 : 1,695.87 = 350.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.99/1,695.87 = 350.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.99x = 1,695.87 × 350.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.99x = 594,868.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,868.80/1,130.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.97

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