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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.39, 1,704.51 and 405.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.39, 1,704.51 and 405.92 is: 608.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.39 : 1,704.51 = 405.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.39/1,704.51 = 405.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.39x = 1,704.51 × 405.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.39x = 691,898.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,898.96/1,136.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.86

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