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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.84, 1,709.01 and 445.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.84, 1,709.01 and 445.37 is: 668.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.84 : 1,709.01 = 445.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.84/1,709.01 = 445.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.84x = 1,709.01 × 445.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.84x = 761,141.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,141.78/1,138.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.35

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