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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.58, 1,705.12 and 444.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.58, 1,705.12 and 444.04 is: 665.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.58 : 1,705.12 = 444.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.58/1,705.12 = 444.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.58x = 1,705.12 × 444.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.58x = 757,136.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,136.11/1,137.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.57

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