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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.17, 1,698.36 and 401.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.17, 1,698.36 and 401.70 is: 602.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.17 : 1,698.36 = 401.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.17/1,698.36 = 401.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.17x = 1,698.36 × 401.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.17x = 682,231.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,231.21/1,132.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.59

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