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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.95, 1,699.97 and 402.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.95, 1,699.97 and 402.69 is: 604.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.95 : 1,699.97 = 402.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.95/1,699.97 = 402.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.95x = 1,699.97 × 402.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.95x = 684,558.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,558.91/1,132.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.23

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