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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.44, 1,698.54 and 401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.44, 1,698.54 and 401.88 is: 602.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.44 : 1,698.54 = 401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.44/1,698.54 = 401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.44x = 1,698.54 × 401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.44x = 682,609.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,609.26/1,132.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.78

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