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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.84, 1,704.72 and 452.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.84, 1,704.72 and 452.32 is: 678.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.84 : 1,704.72 = 452.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.84/1,704.72 = 452.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.84x = 1,704.72 × 452.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.84x = 771,078.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,078.95/1,135.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.86

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