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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.36, 1,698.88 and 439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.36, 1,698.88 and 439.84 is: 659.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.36 : 1,698.88 = 439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.36/1,698.88 = 439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.36x = 1,698.88 × 439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.36x = 747,235.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,235.38/1,133.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.31

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