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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.38, 1,698.17 and 438.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.38, 1,698.17 and 438.82 is: 658.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.38 : 1,698.17 = 438.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.38/1,698.17 = 438.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.38x = 1,698.17 × 438.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.38x = 745,184.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,184.52/1,132.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.07

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