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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.61, 1,704.45 and 406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.61, 1,704.45 and 406.23 is: 609.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.61 : 1,704.45 = 406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.61/1,704.45 = 406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.61x = 1,704.45 × 406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.61x = 692,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,398.72/1,136.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.18

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