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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.32, 1,705.80 and 406.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.32, 1,705.80 and 406.76 is: 610.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.32 : 1,705.80 = 406.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.32/1,705.80 = 406.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.32x = 1,705.80 × 406.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.32x = 693,851.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,851.21/1,137.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.08

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