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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.08, 1,695.73 and 1,011.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.08, 1,695.73 and 1,011.09 is: 1,507.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.08 : 1,695.73 = 1,011.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.08/1,695.73 = 1,011.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.08x = 1,695.73 × 1,011.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.08x = 1,714,528.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,528.02/1,137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.83

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