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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.34, 1,707.14 and 444.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.34, 1,707.14 and 444.84 is: 667.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.34 : 1,707.14 = 444.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.34/1,707.14 = 444.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.34x = 1,707.14 × 444.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.34x = 759,393.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,393.40/1,138.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.11

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