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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.56, 1,707.58 and 445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.56, 1,707.58 and 445.24 is: 667.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.56 : 1,707.58 = 445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.56/1,707.58 = 445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.56x = 1,707.58 × 445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.56x = 760,282.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,282.92/1,138.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.76

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