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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.24, 1,699.94 and 402.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.24, 1,699.94 and 402.62 is: 603.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.24 : 1,699.94 = 402.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.24/1,699.94 = 402.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.24x = 1,699.94 × 402.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.24x = 684,429.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,429.65/1,133.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.96

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