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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.24, 1,698.40 and 401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.24, 1,698.40 and 401.88 is: 602.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.24 : 1,698.40 = 401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.24/1,698.40 = 401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.24x = 1,698.40 × 401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.24x = 682,552.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,552.99/1,132.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.83

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