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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.86, 1,704.02 and 405.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.86, 1,704.02 and 405.34 is: 608.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.86 : 1,704.02 = 405.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.86/1,704.02 = 405.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.86x = 1,704.02 × 405.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.86x = 690,701.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,701.18/1,135.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.09

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