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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.91, 1,702.71 and 442.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.91, 1,702.71 and 442.14 is: 662.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.91 : 1,702.71 = 442.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.91/1,702.71 = 442.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.91x = 1,702.71 × 442.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.91x = 752,836.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,836.20/1,135.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.76

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