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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.12, 1,705.67 and 315.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.12, 1,705.67 and 315.39 is: 473.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.12 : 1,705.67 = 315.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.12/1,705.67 = 315.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.12x = 1,705.67 × 315.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.12x = 537,952.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,952.05/1,137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.08

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