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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.86, 1,699.56 and 402.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.86, 1,699.56 and 402.45 is: 603.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.86 : 1,699.56 = 402.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.86/1,699.56 = 402.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.86x = 1,699.56 × 402.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.86x = 683,987.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,987.92/1,132.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.77

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