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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.03, 1,708.76 and 674.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.03, 1,708.76 and 674.90 is: 1,014.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.03 : 1,708.76 = 674.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.03/1,708.76 = 674.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.03x = 1,708.76 × 674.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.03x = 1,153,230.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,230.21/1,137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.25

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