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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.43, 1,703.25 and 442.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.43, 1,703.25 and 442.15 is: 663.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.43 : 1,703.25 = 442.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.43/1,703.25 = 442.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.43x = 1,703.25 × 442.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.43x = 753,091.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,091.99/1,135.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.27

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