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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.33, 1,704.49 and 405.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.33, 1,704.49 and 405.96 is: 608.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.33 : 1,704.49 = 405.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.33/1,704.49 = 405.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.33x = 1,704.49 × 405.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.33x = 691,959.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,959.22/1,136.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.94

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