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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.92, 1,702.80 and 442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.92, 1,702.80 and 442.08 is: 662.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.92 : 1,702.80 = 442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.92/1,702.80 = 442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.92x = 1,702.80 × 442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.92x = 752,773.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,773.82/1,135.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.70

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