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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.40, 1,701.86 and 647.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.40, 1,701.86 and 647.97 is: 970.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.40 : 1,701.86 = 647.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.40/1,701.86 = 647.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.40x = 1,701.86 × 647.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.40x = 1,102,754.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,754.22/1,136.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.39

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