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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.97, 1,706.38 and 444.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.97, 1,706.38 and 444.10 is: 665.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.97 : 1,706.38 = 444.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.97/1,706.38 = 444.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.97x = 1,706.38 × 444.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.97x = 757,804.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,804.38/1,137.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.93

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