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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.26, 1,703.30 and 442.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.26, 1,703.30 and 442.38 is: 663.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.26 : 1,703.30 = 442.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.26/1,703.30 = 442.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.26x = 1,703.30 × 442.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.26x = 753,505.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,505.85/1,136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.15

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