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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.14, 1,699.73 and 402.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.14, 1,699.73 and 402.72 is: 604.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.14 : 1,699.73 = 402.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.14/1,699.73 = 402.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.14x = 1,699.73 × 402.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.14x = 684,504.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,504.75/1,133.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.08

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