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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.18, 1,699.77 and 402.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.18, 1,699.77 and 402.56 is: 603.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.18 : 1,699.77 = 402.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.18/1,699.77 = 402.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.18x = 1,699.77 × 402.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.18x = 684,250.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,250.91/1,133.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.84

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