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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.19, 1,706.90 and 444.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.19, 1,706.90 and 444.68 is: 666.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.19 : 1,706.90 = 444.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.19/1,706.90 = 444.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.19x = 1,706.90 × 444.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.19x = 759,016.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,016.87/1,138.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.87

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