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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.64, 1,706.50 and 444.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.64, 1,706.50 and 444.47 is: 666.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.64 : 1,706.50 = 444.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.64/1,706.50 = 444.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.64x = 1,706.50 × 444.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.64x = 758,488.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,488.06/1,137.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.72

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