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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.72, 1,696.78 and 975.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.72, 1,696.78 and 975.44 is: 1,456.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.72 : 1,696.78 = 975.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.72/1,696.78 = 975.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.72x = 1,696.78 × 975.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.72x = 1,655,107.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,107.08/1,136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.04

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