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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.84, 1,702.26 and 394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.84, 1,702.26 and 394.44 is: 591.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.84 : 1,702.26 = 394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.84/1,702.26 = 394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.84x = 1,702.26 × 394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.84x = 671,439.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,439.43/1,134.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.66

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