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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.18, 1,698.44 and 401.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.18, 1,698.44 and 401.77 is: 602.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.18 : 1,698.44 = 401.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.18/1,698.44 = 401.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.18x = 1,698.44 × 401.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.18x = 682,382.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,382.24/1,132.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.72

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