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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.33, 1,699.88 and 402.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.33, 1,699.88 and 402.89 is: 604.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.33 : 1,699.88 = 402.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.33/1,699.88 = 402.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.33x = 1,699.88 × 402.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.33x = 684,854.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,854.14/1,133.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.29

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