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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.42, 1,706.76 and 1,054.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.42, 1,706.76 and 1,054.80 is: 1,582.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.42 : 1,706.76 = 1,054.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.42/1,706.76 = 1,054.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.42x = 1,706.76 × 1,054.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.42x = 1,800,290.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,290.45/1,137.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.78

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