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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.80, 1,698.96 and 439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.80, 1,698.96 and 439.44 is: 659.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.80 : 1,698.96 = 439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.80/1,698.96 = 439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.80x = 1,698.96 × 439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.80x = 746,590.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,590.98/1,132.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.07

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