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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.25, 1,705.84 and 315.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.25, 1,705.84 and 315.57 is: 473.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.25 : 1,705.84 = 315.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.25/1,705.84 = 315.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.25x = 1,705.84 × 315.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.25x = 538,311.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,311.14/1,137.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.35

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