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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.46, 1,706.82 and 445.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.46, 1,706.82 and 445.03 is: 667.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.46 : 1,706.82 = 445.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.46/1,706.82 = 445.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.46x = 1,706.82 × 445.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.46x = 759,586.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,586.10/1,138.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.20

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