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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.71, 1,698.20 and 439.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.71, 1,698.20 and 439.28 is: 658.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.71 : 1,698.20 = 439.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.71/1,698.20 = 439.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.71x = 1,698.20 × 439.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.71x = 745,974.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,974.61/1,132.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.58

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