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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.56, 1,696.14 and 437.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.56, 1,696.14 and 437.33 is: 656.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.56 : 1,696.14 = 437.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.56/1,696.14 = 437.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.56x = 1,696.14 × 437.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.56x = 741,777.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,777.15/1,130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.12

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