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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.79, 1,699.33 and 440.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.79, 1,699.33 and 440.09 is: 659.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.79 : 1,699.33 = 440.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.79/1,699.33 = 440.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.79x = 1,699.33 × 440.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.79x = 747,858.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,858.14/1,133.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.61

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