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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.33, 1,701.74 and 647.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.33, 1,701.74 and 647.30 is: 970.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.33 : 1,701.74 = 647.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.33/1,701.74 = 647.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.33x = 1,701.74 × 647.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.33x = 1,101,542.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,542.17/1,135.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.24

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