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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.03, 1,700.70 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.03, 1,700.70 and 403.20 is: 604.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.03 : 1,700.70 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.03/1,700.70 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.03x = 1,700.70 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.03x = 685,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,722.24/1,134.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.68

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