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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.32, 1,699.84 and 402.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.32, 1,699.84 and 402.92 is: 604.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.32 : 1,699.84 = 402.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.32/1,699.84 = 402.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.32x = 1,699.84 × 402.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.32x = 684,899.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,899.53/1,133.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.33

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