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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.90, 1,705.71 and 444.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.90, 1,705.71 and 444.13 is: 665.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.90 : 1,705.71 = 444.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.90/1,705.71 = 444.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.90x = 1,705.71 × 444.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.90x = 757,561.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,561.48/1,137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.76

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