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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.08, 1,698.50 and 401.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.08, 1,698.50 and 401.50 is: 602.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.08 : 1,698.50 = 401.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.08/1,698.50 = 401.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.08x = 1,698.50 × 401.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.08x = 681,947.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,947.75/1,132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.38

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