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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.14, 1,753.98 and 399.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.14, 1,753.98 and 399.64 is: 599.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.14 : 1,753.98 = 399.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.14/1,753.98 = 399.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.14x = 1,753.98 × 399.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.14x = 700,960.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,960.57/1,169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.55

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