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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.93, 1,698.90 and 402.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.93, 1,698.90 and 402.49 is: 603.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.93 : 1,698.90 = 402.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.93/1,698.90 = 402.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.93x = 1,698.90 × 402.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.93x = 683,790.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,790.26/1,132.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.56

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