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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.74, 1,698.57 and 439.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.74, 1,698.57 and 439.74 is: 659.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.74 : 1,698.57 = 439.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.74/1,698.57 = 439.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.74x = 1,698.57 × 439.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.74x = 746,929.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,929.17/1,132.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.40

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