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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.99, 1,701.72 and 403.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.99, 1,701.72 and 403.58 is: 605.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.99 : 1,701.72 = 403.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.99/1,701.72 = 403.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.99x = 1,701.72 × 403.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.99x = 686,771.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,771.65/1,133.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.62

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