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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.36, 1,705.21 and 443.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.36, 1,705.21 and 443.68 is: 665.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.36 : 1,705.21 = 443.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.36/1,705.21 = 443.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.36x = 1,705.21 × 443.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.36x = 756,562.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,562.20/1,137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.19

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