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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.02, 1,704.04 and 405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.02, 1,704.04 and 405.60 is: 608.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.02 : 1,704.04 = 405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.02/1,704.04 = 405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.02x = 1,704.04 × 405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.02x = 691,158.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,158.62/1,136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.40

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