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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.76, 1,705.62 and 675.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.76, 1,705.62 and 675.42 is: 1,013.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.76 : 1,705.62 = 675.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.76/1,705.62 = 675.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.76x = 1,705.62 × 675.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.76x = 1,152,009.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,009.86/1,136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.42

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