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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.07, 1,568.75 and 664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.07, 1,568.75 and 664.80 is: 917.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.07 : 1,568.75 = 664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.07/1,568.75 = 664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.07x = 1,568.75 × 664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.07x = 1,042,906.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,906.66/1,137.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.19

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