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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.53, 1,703.70 and 442.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.53, 1,703.70 and 442.22 is: 663.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.53 : 1,703.70 = 442.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.53/1,703.70 = 442.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.53x = 1,703.70 × 442.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.53x = 753,401.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,401.70/1,135.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.48

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