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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.55, 1,694.79 and 437.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.55, 1,694.79 and 437.67 is: 656.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.55 : 1,694.79 = 437.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.55/1,694.79 = 437.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.55x = 1,694.79 × 437.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.55x = 741,758.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,758.74/1,130.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.10

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