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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.38, 1,698.64 and 402.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.38, 1,698.64 and 402.50 is: 603.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.38 : 1,698.64 = 402.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.38/1,698.64 = 402.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.38x = 1,698.64 × 402.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.38x = 683,705.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,705.84/1,132.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.78

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