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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.47, 1,699.11 and 439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.47, 1,699.11 and 439.60 is: 658.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.47 : 1,699.11 = 439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.47/1,699.11 = 439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.47x = 1,699.11 × 439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.47x = 746,928.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,928.76/1,133.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.98

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