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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.12, 1,703.93 and 442.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.12, 1,703.93 and 442.55 is: 663.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.12 : 1,703.93 = 442.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.12/1,703.93 = 442.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.12x = 1,703.93 × 442.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.12x = 754,076.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,076.27/1,136.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.73

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