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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.23, 1,705.09 and 443.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.23, 1,705.09 and 443.97 is: 665.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.23 : 1,705.09 = 443.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.23/1,705.09 = 443.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.23x = 1,705.09 × 443.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.23x = 757,007.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,007.70/1,137.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.66

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