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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.92, 1,707.10 and 444.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.92, 1,707.10 and 444.56 is: 666.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.92 : 1,707.10 = 444.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.92/1,707.10 = 444.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.92x = 1,707.10 × 444.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.92x = 758,908.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,908.38/1,137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.93

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