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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.12, 1,705.42 and 443.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.12, 1,705.42 and 443.55 is: 665.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.12 : 1,705.42 = 443.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.12/1,705.42 = 443.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.12x = 1,705.42 × 443.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.12x = 756,439.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,439.04/1,137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.22

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