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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.06, 1,570.53 and 806.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.06, 1,570.53 and 806.94 is: 1,114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.06 : 1,570.53 = 806.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.06/1,570.53 = 806.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.06x = 1,570.53 × 806.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.06x = 1,267,323.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,323.48/1,137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.56

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