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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.20, 1,706.94 and 444.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.20, 1,706.94 and 444.70 is: 666.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.20 : 1,706.94 = 444.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.20/1,706.94 = 444.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.20x = 1,706.94 × 444.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.20x = 759,076.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,076.22/1,138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.91

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