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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.83, 1,704.42 and 433.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.83, 1,704.42 and 433.75 is: 650.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.83 : 1,704.42 = 433.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.83/1,704.42 = 433.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.83x = 1,704.42 × 433.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.83x = 739,292.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,292.18/1,136.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.31

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