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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.89, 1,704.60 and 405.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.89, 1,704.60 and 405.45 is: 608.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.89 : 1,704.60 = 405.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.89/1,704.60 = 405.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.89x = 1,704.60 × 405.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.89x = 691,130.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,130.07/1,135.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.45

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