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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.06, 1,705.20 and 406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.06, 1,705.20 and 406.44 is: 609.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.06 : 1,705.20 = 406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.06/1,705.20 = 406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.06x = 1,705.20 × 406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.06x = 693,061.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,061.49/1,137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.52

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