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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.10, 1,705.65 and 406.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.10, 1,705.65 and 406.70 is: 610.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.10 : 1,705.65 = 406.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.10/1,705.65 = 406.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.10x = 1,705.65 × 406.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.10x = 693,687.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,687.86/1,137.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.05

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