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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.55, 1,700.43 and 403.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.55, 1,700.43 and 403.14 is: 604.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.55 : 1,700.43 = 403.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.55/1,700.43 = 403.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.55x = 1,700.43 × 403.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.55x = 685,511.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,511.35/1,133.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.75

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