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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.33, 1,697.86 and 438.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.33, 1,697.86 and 438.41 is: 657.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.33 : 1,697.86 = 438.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.33/1,697.86 = 438.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.33x = 1,697.86 × 438.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.33x = 744,363.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,363.60/1,132.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.37

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