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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.28, 1,569.84 and 671.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.28, 1,569.84 and 671.50 is: 926.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.28 : 1,569.84 = 671.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.28/1,569.84 = 671.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.28x = 1,569.84 × 671.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.28x = 1,054,147.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,147.56/1,137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.90

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