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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.07, 1,698.12 and 438.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.07, 1,698.12 and 438.66 is: 658.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.07 : 1,698.12 = 438.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.07/1,698.12 = 438.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.07x = 1,698.12 × 438.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.07x = 744,897.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,897.32/1,132.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.00

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