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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.11, 1,706.33 and 443.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.11, 1,706.33 and 443.74 is: 665.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.11 : 1,706.33 = 443.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.11/1,706.33 = 443.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.11x = 1,706.33 × 443.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.11x = 757,172.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,172.20/1,137.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.87

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