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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.34, 1,700.32 and 402.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.34, 1,700.32 and 402.99 is: 604.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.34 : 1,700.32 = 402.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.34/1,700.32 = 402.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.34x = 1,700.32 × 402.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.34x = 685,203.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,203.46/1,133.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.59

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