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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.14, 1,698 and 401.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.14, 1,698 and 401.73 is: 602.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.14 : 1,698 = 401.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.14/1,698 = 401.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.14x = 1,698 × 401.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.14x = 682,137.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,137.54/1,132.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.52

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