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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.16, 1,698.38 and 401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.16, 1,698.38 and 401.60 is: 602.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.16 : 1,698.38 = 401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.16/1,698.38 = 401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.16x = 1,698.38 × 401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.16x = 682,069.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,069.41/1,132.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.45

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