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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.90, 1,703.05 and 442.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.90, 1,703.05 and 442.30 is: 663.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.90 : 1,703.05 = 442.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.90/1,703.05 = 442.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.90x = 1,703.05 × 442.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.90x = 753,259.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,259.02/1,135.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.14

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