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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.80, 1,753.98 and 400.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.80, 1,753.98 and 400.36 is: 600.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.80 : 1,753.98 = 400.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.80/1,753.98 = 400.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.80x = 1,753.98 × 400.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.80x = 702,223.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,223.43/1,169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.29

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