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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.08, 1,700.68 and 440.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.08, 1,700.68 and 440.65 is: 660.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.08 : 1,700.68 = 440.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.08/1,700.68 = 440.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.08x = 1,700.68 × 440.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.08x = 749,408.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,408.30/1,134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.81

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