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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.49, 1,707.29 and 445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.49, 1,707.29 and 445.08 is: 667.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.49 : 1,707.29 = 445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.49/1,707.29 = 445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.49x = 1,707.29 × 445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.49x = 759,880.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,880.63/1,138.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.45

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