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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.24, 1,698.30 and 401.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.24, 1,698.30 and 401.92 is: 602.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.24 : 1,698.30 = 401.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.24/1,698.30 = 401.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.24x = 1,698.30 × 401.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.24x = 682,580.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,580.74/1,132.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.86

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