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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.81, 1,698.96 and 439.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.81, 1,698.96 and 439.45 is: 659.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.81 : 1,698.96 = 439.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.81/1,698.96 = 439.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.81x = 1,698.96 × 439.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.81x = 746,607.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,607.97/1,132.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.08

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