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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.46, 1,699.85 and 402.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.46, 1,699.85 and 402.98 is: 604.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.46 : 1,699.85 = 402.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.46/1,699.85 = 402.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.46x = 1,699.85 × 402.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.46x = 684,998.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,998.06/1,133.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.34

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