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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.10, 1,703.31 and 442.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.10, 1,703.31 and 442.25 is: 663.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.10 : 1,703.31 = 442.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.10/1,703.31 = 442.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.10x = 1,703.31 × 442.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.10x = 753,288.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,288.85/1,135.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.63

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