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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.74, 1,698.84 and 439.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.74, 1,698.84 and 439.11 is: 658.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.74 : 1,698.84 = 439.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.74/1,698.84 = 439.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.74x = 1,698.84 × 439.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.74x = 745,977.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,977.63/1,132.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.56

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