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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.76, 1,699.44 and 440.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.76, 1,699.44 and 440.24 is: 659.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.76 : 1,699.44 = 440.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.76/1,699.44 = 440.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.76x = 1,699.44 × 440.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.76x = 748,161.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,161.47/1,133.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.89

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