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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.58, 1,698.06 and 438.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.58, 1,698.06 and 438.65 is: 657.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.58 : 1,698.06 = 438.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.58/1,698.06 = 438.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.58x = 1,698.06 × 438.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.58x = 744,854.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,854.02/1,132.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.66

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