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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.10, 1,697.63 and 438.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.10, 1,697.63 and 438.23 is: 657.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.10 : 1,697.63 = 438.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.10/1,697.63 = 438.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.10x = 1,697.63 × 438.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.10x = 743,941.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,941.72/1,132.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.14

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