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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.12, 1,705.64 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.12, 1,705.64 and 315.44 is: 473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.12 : 1,705.64 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.12/1,705.64 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.12x = 1,705.64 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.12x = 538,027.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,027.08/1,137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.15

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