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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.94, 1,705.50 and 406.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.94, 1,705.50 and 406.74 is: 610.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.94 : 1,705.50 = 406.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.94/1,705.50 = 406.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.94x = 1,705.50 × 406.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.94x = 693,695.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,695.07/1,136.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.14

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