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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.21, 1,703.95 and 442.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.21, 1,703.95 and 442.71 is: 663.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.21 : 1,703.95 = 442.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.21/1,703.95 = 442.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.21x = 1,703.95 × 442.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.21x = 754,348.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,348.21/1,136.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.92

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