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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.21, 1,705.50 and 406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.21, 1,705.50 and 406.68 is: 609.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.21 : 1,705.50 = 406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.21/1,705.50 = 406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.21x = 1,705.50 × 406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.21x = 693,592.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,592.74/1,137.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.91

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