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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.32, 1,706.32 and 444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.32, 1,706.32 and 444.12 is: 666.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.32 : 1,706.32 = 444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.32/1,706.32 = 444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.32x = 1,706.32 × 444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.32x = 757,810.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,810.84/1,137.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.31

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