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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.04, 1,697.88 and 438.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.04, 1,697.88 and 438.50 is: 657.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.04 : 1,697.88 = 438.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.04/1,697.88 = 438.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.04x = 1,697.88 × 438.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.04x = 744,520.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,520.38/1,132.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.68

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