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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.32, 1,698.68 and 402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.32, 1,698.68 and 402.32 is: 603.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.32 : 1,698.68 = 402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.32/1,698.68 = 402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.32x = 1,698.68 × 402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.32x = 683,412.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,412.94/1,132.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.55

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