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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.23, 1,703.33 and 442.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.23, 1,703.33 and 442.74 is: 663.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.23 : 1,703.33 = 442.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.23/1,703.33 = 442.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.23x = 1,703.33 × 442.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.23x = 754,124.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,124.91/1,136.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.71

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