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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.38, 1,706 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.38, 1,706 and 315.72 is: 473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.38 : 1,706 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.38/1,706 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.38x = 1,706 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.38x = 538,618.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,618.32/1,137.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.56

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