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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.00, 1,706.62 and 444.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.00, 1,706.62 and 444.49 is: 666.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.00 : 1,706.62 = 444.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.00/1,706.62 = 444.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.00x = 1,706.62 × 444.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.00x = 758,570.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,570.98/1,138.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.58

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