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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.40, 1,704.36 and 406.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.40, 1,704.36 and 406.02 is: 608.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.40 : 1,704.36 = 406.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.40/1,704.36 = 406.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.40x = 1,704.36 × 406.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.40x = 692,004.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,004.25/1,136.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.94

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