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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.44, 1,707.71 and 445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.44, 1,707.71 and 445.28 is: 667.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.44 : 1,707.71 = 445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.44/1,707.71 = 445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.44x = 1,707.71 × 445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.44x = 760,398.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,398.34/1,138.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.93

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