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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.64, 1,708.04 and 445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.64, 1,708.04 and 445.52 is: 668.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.64 : 1,708.04 = 445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.64/1,708.04 = 445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.64x = 1,708.04 × 445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.64x = 760,965.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,965.98/1,138.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.31

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