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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.49, 1,705.79 and 444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.49, 1,705.79 and 444.08 is: 665.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.49 : 1,705.79 = 444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.49/1,705.79 = 444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.49x = 1,705.79 × 444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.49x = 757,512.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,512.60/1,137.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.95

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