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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.72, 1,694.60 and 436.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.72, 1,694.60 and 436.70 is: 654.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.72 : 1,694.60 = 436.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.72/1,694.60 = 436.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.72x = 1,694.60 × 436.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.72x = 740,021.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,021.16/1,130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.47

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