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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.57, 1,698.21 and 439.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.57, 1,698.21 and 439.39 is: 658.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.57 : 1,698.21 = 439.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.57/1,698.21 = 439.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.57x = 1,698.21 × 439.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.57x = 746,176.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,176.49/1,132.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.83

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