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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.47, 1,696.41 and 975.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.47, 1,696.41 and 975.19 is: 1,455.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.47 : 1,696.41 = 975.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.47/1,696.41 = 975.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.47x = 1,696.41 × 975.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.47x = 1,654,322.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,322.07/1,136.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.67

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