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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.93, 1,698.66 and 401.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.93, 1,698.66 and 401.52 is: 602.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.93 : 1,698.66 = 401.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.93/1,698.66 = 401.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.93x = 1,698.66 × 401.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.93x = 682,045.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,045.96/1,131.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.55

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