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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.42, 1,699.06 and 402.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.42, 1,699.06 and 402.60 is: 603.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.42 : 1,699.06 = 402.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.42/1,699.06 = 402.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.42x = 1,699.06 × 402.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.42x = 684,041.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,041.56/1,133.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.52

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