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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.34, 1,706.58 and 616.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.34, 1,706.58 and 616.78 is: 925.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.34 : 1,706.58 = 616.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.34/1,706.58 = 616.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.34x = 1,706.58 × 616.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.34x = 1,052,584.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,584.41/1,137.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.48

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