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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.99, 1,699.55 and 439.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.99, 1,699.55 and 439.43 is: 659.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.99 : 1,699.55 = 439.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.99/1,699.55 = 439.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.99x = 1,699.55 × 439.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.99x = 746,824.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,824.21/1,132.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.16

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