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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.72, 1,696.74 and 437.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.72, 1,696.74 and 437.44 is: 656.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.72 : 1,696.74 = 437.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.72/1,696.74 = 437.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.72x = 1,696.74 × 437.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.72x = 742,225.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,225.16/1,130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.42

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