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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.49, 1,706.91 and 444.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.49, 1,706.91 and 444.57 is: 666.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.49 : 1,706.91 = 444.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.49/1,706.91 = 444.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.49x = 1,706.91 × 444.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.49x = 758,840.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,840.98/1,138.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.54

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