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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.45, 1,698.83 and 401.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.45, 1,698.83 and 401.85 is: 602.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.45 : 1,698.83 = 401.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.45/1,698.83 = 401.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.45x = 1,698.83 × 401.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.45x = 682,674.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,674.33/1,132.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.83

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