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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.03, 1,705.55 and 315.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.03, 1,705.55 and 315.35 is: 473.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.03 : 1,705.55 = 315.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.03/1,705.55 = 315.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.03x = 1,705.55 × 315.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.03x = 537,845.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,845.19/1,137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.03

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