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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.32, 1,707.24 and 444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.32, 1,707.24 and 444.96 is: 667.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.32 : 1,707.24 = 444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.32/1,707.24 = 444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.32x = 1,707.24 × 444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.32x = 759,653.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,653.51/1,138.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.35

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