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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.03, 1,704.93 and 406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.03, 1,704.93 and 406.20 is: 609.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.03 : 1,704.93 = 406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.03/1,704.93 = 406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.03x = 1,704.93 × 406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.03x = 692,542.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,542.57/1,137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.08

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