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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.70, 1,705.06 and 405.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.70, 1,705.06 and 405.77 is: 608.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.70 : 1,705.06 = 405.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.70/1,705.06 = 405.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.70x = 1,705.06 × 405.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.70x = 691,853.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,853.67/1,136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.65

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