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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.79, 1,699.40 and 402.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.79, 1,699.40 and 402.27 is: 603.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.79 : 1,699.40 = 402.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.79/1,699.40 = 402.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.79x = 1,699.40 × 402.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.79x = 683,612.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,612.27/1,132.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.48

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