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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.58, 1,699.56 and 439.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.58, 1,699.56 and 439.65 is: 659.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.58 : 1,699.56 = 439.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.58/1,699.56 = 439.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.58x = 1,699.56 × 439.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.58x = 747,211.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,211.55/1,133.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.16

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