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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.13, 1,699.70 and 363.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.13, 1,699.70 and 363.63 is: 545.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.13 : 1,699.70 = 363.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.13/1,699.70 = 363.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.13x = 1,699.70 × 363.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.13x = 618,061.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,061.91/1,133.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.45

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