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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.47, 1,704.72 and 406.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.47, 1,704.72 and 406.09 is: 609.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.47 : 1,704.72 = 406.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.47/1,704.72 = 406.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.47x = 1,704.72 × 406.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.47x = 692,269.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,269.74/1,136.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.14

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