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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.24, 1,705.70 and 315.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.24, 1,705.70 and 315.58 is: 473.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.24 : 1,705.70 = 315.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.24/1,705.70 = 315.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.24x = 1,705.70 × 315.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.24x = 538,284.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,284.81/1,137.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.33

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