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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.25, 1,703.64 and 442.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.25, 1,703.64 and 442.32 is: 663.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.25 : 1,703.64 = 442.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.25/1,703.64 = 442.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.25x = 1,703.64 × 442.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.25x = 753,554.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,554.04/1,136.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.19

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