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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.38, 1,703.51 and 442.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.38, 1,703.51 and 442.11 is: 663.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.38 : 1,703.51 = 442.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.38/1,703.51 = 442.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.38x = 1,703.51 × 442.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.38x = 753,138.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,138.81/1,135.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.34

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