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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.30, 1,698.07 and 401.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.30, 1,698.07 and 401.77 is: 602.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.30 : 1,698.07 = 401.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.30/1,698.07 = 401.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.30x = 1,698.07 × 401.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.30x = 682,233.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,233.58/1,132.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.52

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