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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.73, 1,707.62 and 445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.73, 1,707.62 and 445.30 is: 667.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.73 : 1,707.62 = 445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.73/1,707.62 = 445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.73x = 1,707.62 × 445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.73x = 760,396.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,396.69/1,138.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.76

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