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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.70, 1,696.54 and 437.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.70, 1,696.54 and 437.86 is: 656.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.70 : 1,696.54 = 437.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.70/1,696.54 = 437.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.70x = 1,696.54 × 437.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.70x = 742,838.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,838.52/1,130.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.97

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