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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.49, 1,706.98 and 445.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.49, 1,706.98 and 445.23 is: 667.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.49 : 1,706.98 = 445.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.49/1,706.98 = 445.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.49x = 1,706.98 × 445.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.49x = 759,997.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,997.59/1,138.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.55

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