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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.48, 1,696.76 and 1,118.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.48, 1,696.76 and 1,118.68 is: 1,668.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.48 : 1,696.76 = 1,118.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.48/1,696.76 = 1,118.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.48x = 1,696.76 × 1,118.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.48x = 1,898,131.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,131.48/1,137.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.72

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