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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.76, 1,702.98 and 616.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.76, 1,702.98 and 616.08 is: 922.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.76 : 1,702.98 = 616.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.76/1,702.98 = 616.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.76x = 1,702.98 × 616.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.76x = 1,049,171.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,171.92/1,136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.95

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