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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.59, 1,705.82 and 443.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.59, 1,705.82 and 443.73 is: 665.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.59 : 1,705.82 = 443.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.59/1,705.82 = 443.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.59x = 1,705.82 × 443.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.59x = 756,914.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,914.89/1,137.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.37

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