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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.59, 1,754.21 and 400.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.59, 1,754.21 and 400.09 is: 600.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.59 : 1,754.21 = 400.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.59/1,754.21 = 400.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.59x = 1,754.21 × 400.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.59x = 701,839.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,839.88/1,169.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.07

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