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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.97, 1,703.97 and 405.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.97, 1,703.97 and 405.59 is: 608.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.97 : 1,703.97 = 405.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.97/1,703.97 = 405.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.97x = 1,703.97 × 405.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.97x = 691,113.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,113.19/1,135.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.39

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