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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.02, 1,704.26 and 442.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.02, 1,704.26 and 442.73 is: 664.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.02 : 1,704.26 = 442.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.02/1,704.26 = 442.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.02x = 1,704.26 × 442.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.02x = 754,527.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,527.03/1,136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.18

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