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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.06, 1,707.20 and 444.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.06, 1,707.20 and 444.78 is: 667.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.06 : 1,707.20 = 444.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.06/1,707.20 = 444.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.06x = 1,707.20 × 444.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.06x = 759,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,328.42/1,138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.21

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