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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.52, 1,696.44 and 437.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.52, 1,696.44 and 437.64 is: 656.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.52 : 1,696.44 = 437.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.52/1,696.44 = 437.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.52x = 1,696.44 × 437.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.52x = 742,430.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,430.00/1,130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.72

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