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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.02, 1,702.76 and 405.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.02, 1,702.76 and 405.11 is: 607.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.02 : 1,702.76 = 405.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.02/1,702.76 = 405.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.02x = 1,702.76 × 405.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.02x = 689,805.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,805.10/1,135.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.75

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