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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.59, 1,698.93 and 402.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.59, 1,698.93 and 402.27 is: 603.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.59 : 1,698.93 = 402.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.59/1,698.93 = 402.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.59x = 1,698.93 × 402.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.59x = 683,428.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,428.57/1,132.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.42

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