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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.86, 1,695.13 and 437.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.86, 1,695.13 and 437.34 is: 655.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.86 : 1,695.13 = 437.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.86/1,695.13 = 437.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.86x = 1,695.13 × 437.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.86x = 741,348.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,348.15/1,130.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.56

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