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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.48, 1,699.62 and 402.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.48, 1,699.62 and 402.95 is: 604.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.48 : 1,699.62 = 402.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.48/1,699.62 = 402.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.48x = 1,699.62 × 402.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.48x = 684,854.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,854.39/1,133.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.21

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