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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.73, 1,700.06 and 403.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.73, 1,700.06 and 403.11 is: 604.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.73 : 1,700.06 = 403.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.73/1,700.06 = 403.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.73x = 1,700.06 × 403.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.73x = 685,309.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,309.17/1,133.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.47

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