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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.89, 1,706.10 and 406.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.89, 1,706.10 and 406.45 is: 609.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.89 : 1,706.10 = 406.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.89/1,706.10 = 406.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.89x = 1,706.10 × 406.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.89x = 693,444.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,444.35/1,136.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.95

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