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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.18, 1,694.92 and 436.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.18, 1,694.92 and 436.79 is: 655.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.18 : 1,694.92 = 436.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.18/1,694.92 = 436.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.18x = 1,694.92 × 436.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.18x = 740,324.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,324.11/1,130.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.05

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