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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.63, 1,702.77 and 442

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.63, 1,702.77 and 442 is: 662.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.63 : 1,702.77 = 442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.63/1,702.77 = 442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.63x = 1,702.77 × 442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.63x = 752,624.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,624.34/1,135.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.74

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