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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.76, 1,704.24 and 405.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.76, 1,704.24 and 405.84 is: 608.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.76 : 1,704.24 = 405.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.76/1,704.24 = 405.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.76x = 1,704.24 × 405.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.76x = 691,655.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,655.15/1,135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.98

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