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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.28, 1,704.96 and 443.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.28, 1,704.96 and 443.78 is: 665.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.28 : 1,704.96 = 443.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.28/1,704.96 = 443.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.28x = 1,704.96 × 443.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.28x = 756,627.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,627.15/1,137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.30

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