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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.99, 1,698.05 and 401.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.99, 1,698.05 and 401.55 is: 602.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.99 : 1,698.05 = 401.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.99/1,698.05 = 401.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.99x = 1,698.05 × 401.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.99x = 681,851.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,851.98/1,131.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.35

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