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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.62, 1,704.30 and 442.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.62, 1,704.30 and 442.86 is: 664.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.62 : 1,704.30 = 442.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.62/1,704.30 = 442.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.62x = 1,704.30 × 442.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.62x = 754,766.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,766.30/1,136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.04

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