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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.45, 1,569.67 and 658.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.45, 1,569.67 and 658.97 is: 909.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.45 : 1,569.67 = 658.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.45/1,569.67 = 658.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.45x = 1,569.67 × 658.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.45x = 1,034,365.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,365.60/1,137.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.37

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