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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.64, 1,705.08 and 406.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.64, 1,705.08 and 406.28 is: 609.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.64 : 1,705.08 = 406.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.64/1,705.08 = 406.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.64x = 1,705.08 × 406.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.64x = 692,739.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,739.90/1,136.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.46

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