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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.82, 1,700.87 and 403.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.82, 1,700.87 and 403.47 is: 605.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.82 : 1,700.87 = 403.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.82/1,700.87 = 403.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.82x = 1,700.87 × 403.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.82x = 686,248.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,248.00/1,133.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.25

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