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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.58, 1,705.46 and 444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.58, 1,705.46 and 444.12 is: 665.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.58 : 1,705.46 = 444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.58/1,705.46 = 444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.58x = 1,705.46 × 444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.58x = 757,428.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,428.90/1,137.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.82

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