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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.36, 1,698.01 and 439.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.36, 1,698.01 and 439.36 is: 658.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.36 : 1,698.01 = 439.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.36/1,698.01 = 439.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.36x = 1,698.01 × 439.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.36x = 746,032.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,032.33/1,132.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.83

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