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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.46, 1,706.20 and 315.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.46, 1,706.20 and 315.74 is: 473.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.46 : 1,706.20 = 315.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.46/1,706.20 = 315.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.46x = 1,706.20 × 315.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.46x = 538,715.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,715.59/1,137.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.61

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