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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.99, 1,707.66 and 445.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.99, 1,707.66 and 445.09 is: 667.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.99 : 1,707.66 = 445.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.99/1,707.66 = 445.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.99x = 1,707.66 × 445.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.99x = 760,062.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,062.39/1,138.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.31

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