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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.91, 1,701.09 and 440.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.91, 1,701.09 and 440.55 is: 660.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.91 : 1,701.09 = 440.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.91/1,701.09 = 440.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.91x = 1,701.09 × 440.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.91x = 749,415.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,415.20/1,133.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.91

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