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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.16, 1,698.20 and 402.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.16, 1,698.20 and 402.02 is: 602.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.16 : 1,698.20 = 402.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.16/1,698.20 = 402.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.16x = 1,698.20 × 402.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.16x = 682,710.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,710.36/1,133.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.48

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