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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.46, 1,707.73 and 445.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.46, 1,707.73 and 445.10 is: 667.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.46 : 1,707.73 = 445.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.46/1,707.73 = 445.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.46x = 1,707.73 × 445.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.46x = 760,108.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,108.40/1,138.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.66

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