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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.09, 1,705.60 and 406.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.09, 1,705.60 and 406.61 is: 609.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.09 : 1,705.60 = 406.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.09/1,705.60 = 406.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.09x = 1,705.60 × 406.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.09x = 693,514.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,514.02/1,137.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.90

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