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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.71, 1,699.44 and 402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.71, 1,699.44 and 402.12 is: 603.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.71 : 1,699.44 = 402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.71/1,699.44 = 402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.71x = 1,699.44 × 402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.71x = 683,378.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,378.81/1,132.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.31

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