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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.17, 1,706.16 and 444.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.17, 1,706.16 and 444.61 is: 666.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.17 : 1,706.16 = 444.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.17/1,706.16 = 444.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.17x = 1,706.16 × 444.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.17x = 758,570.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,570.00/1,138.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.48

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