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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.25, 1,706.07 and 789.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.25, 1,706.07 and 789.76 is: 1,184.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.25 : 1,706.07 = 789.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.25/1,706.07 = 789.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.25x = 1,706.07 × 789.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.25x = 1,347,385.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,385.84/1,137.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.78

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