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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.06, 1,705.88 and 616.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.06, 1,705.88 and 616.84 is: 925.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.06 : 1,705.88 = 616.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.06/1,705.88 = 616.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.06x = 1,705.88 × 616.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.06x = 1,052,255.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,255.02/1,137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.42

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