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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.50, 1,754.52 and 400

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.50, 1,754.52 and 400 is: 600.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.50 : 1,754.52 = 400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.50/1,754.52 = 400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.50x = 1,754.52 × 400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.50x = 701,808
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,808/1,169.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.09

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