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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.95, 1,702.77 and 405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.95, 1,702.77 and 405.12 is: 607.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.95 : 1,702.77 = 405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.95/1,702.77 = 405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.95x = 1,702.77 × 405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.95x = 689,826.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,826.18/1,135.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.27

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