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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.27, 1,707.32 and 444.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.27, 1,707.32 and 444.81 is: 667.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.27 : 1,707.32 = 444.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.27/1,707.32 = 444.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.27x = 1,707.32 × 444.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.27x = 759,433.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,433.01/1,138.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.18

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