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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.73, 1,698.40 and 438.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.73, 1,698.40 and 438.81 is: 657.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.73 : 1,698.40 = 438.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.73/1,698.40 = 438.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.73x = 1,698.40 × 438.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.73x = 745,274.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,274.90/1,132.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.95

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