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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.60, 1,699.02 and 381.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.60, 1,699.02 and 381.84 is: 572.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.60 : 1,699.02 = 381.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.60/1,699.02 = 381.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.60x = 1,699.02 × 381.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.60x = 648,753.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,753.80/1,132.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.80

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