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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.50, 1,757.34 and 402

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.50, 1,757.34 and 402 is: 603.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.50 : 1,757.34 = 402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.50/1,757.34 = 402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.50x = 1,757.34 × 402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.50x = 706,450.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,450.68/1,171.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.03

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