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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.08, 1,705.76 and 406.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.08, 1,705.76 and 406.73 is: 610.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.08 : 1,705.76 = 406.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.08/1,705.76 = 406.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.08x = 1,705.76 × 406.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.08x = 693,773.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,773.20/1,137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.14

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