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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.60, 1,706.13 and 444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.60, 1,706.13 and 444.24 is: 666.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.60 : 1,706.13 = 444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.60/1,706.13 = 444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.60x = 1,706.13 × 444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.60x = 757,931.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,931.19/1,137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.25

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