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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.26, 1,705.44 and 396.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.26, 1,705.44 and 396.66 is: 594.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.26 : 1,705.44 = 396.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.26/1,705.44 = 396.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.26x = 1,705.44 × 396.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.26x = 676,479.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,479.83/1,137.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.83

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