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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.48, 1,695.62 and 436.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.48, 1,695.62 and 436.73 is: 655.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.48 : 1,695.62 = 436.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.48/1,695.62 = 436.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.48x = 1,695.62 × 436.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.48x = 740,525.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,525.94/1,130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.05

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