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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.34, 1,706.94 and 444.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.34, 1,706.94 and 444.49 is: 666.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.34 : 1,706.94 = 444.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.34/1,706.94 = 444.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.34x = 1,706.94 × 444.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.34x = 758,713.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,713.49/1,138.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.51

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