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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.40, 1,704.05 and 405.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.40, 1,704.05 and 405.80 is: 608.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.40 : 1,704.05 = 405.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.40/1,704.05 = 405.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.40x = 1,704.05 × 405.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.40x = 691,500.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,500.85/1,136.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.50

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