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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.46, 1,705.32 and 444.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.46, 1,705.32 and 444.03 is: 665.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.46 : 1,705.32 = 444.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.46/1,705.32 = 444.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.46x = 1,705.32 × 444.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.46x = 757,213.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,213.24/1,137.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.71

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