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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.71, 1,702.32 and 442.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.71, 1,702.32 and 442.17 is: 662.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.71 : 1,702.32 = 442.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.71/1,702.32 = 442.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.71x = 1,702.32 × 442.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.71x = 752,714.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,714.83/1,135.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.77

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