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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.04, 1,705.30 and 552.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.04, 1,705.30 and 552.02 is: 827.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.04 : 1,705.30 = 552.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.04/1,705.30 = 552.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.04x = 1,705.30 × 552.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.04x = 941,359.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,359.71/1,137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.90

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