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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.88, 1,704.80 and 406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.88, 1,704.80 and 406.44 is: 609.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.88 : 1,704.80 = 406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.88/1,704.80 = 406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.88x = 1,704.80 × 406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.88x = 692,896.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,896.88/1,136.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.47

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