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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.11, 1,705.68 and 315.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.11, 1,705.68 and 315.41 is: 473.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.11 : 1,705.68 = 315.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.11/1,705.68 = 315.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.11x = 1,705.68 × 315.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.11x = 537,980.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,980.00/1,137.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.11

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