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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.03, 1,705.33 and 406.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.03, 1,705.33 and 406.61 is: 609.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.03 : 1,705.33 = 406.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.03/1,705.33 = 406.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.03x = 1,705.33 × 406.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.03x = 693,404.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,404.23/1,137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.84

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