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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.14, 1,698.21 and 439.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.14, 1,698.21 and 439.14 is: 658.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.14 : 1,698.21 = 439.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.14/1,698.21 = 439.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.14x = 1,698.21 × 439.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.14x = 745,751.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,751.94/1,132.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.71

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