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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.16, 1,753.53 and 399.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.16, 1,753.53 and 399.66 is: 599.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.16 : 1,753.53 = 399.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.16/1,753.53 = 399.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.16x = 1,753.53 × 399.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.16x = 700,815.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,815.80/1,169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.42

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