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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.15, 1,705.73 and 1,036.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.15, 1,705.73 and 1,036.35 is: 1,554.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.15 : 1,705.73 = 1,036.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.15/1,705.73 = 1,036.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.15x = 1,705.73 × 1,036.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.15x = 1,767,728.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,728.10/1,137.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.53

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