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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.44, 1,705.92 and 407.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.44, 1,705.92 and 407.20 is: 610.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.44 : 1,705.92 = 407.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.44/1,705.92 = 407.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.44x = 1,705.92 × 407.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.44x = 694,650.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,650.62/1,137.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.71

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