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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.48, 1,702.53 and 1,055.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.48, 1,702.53 and 1,055.46 is: 1,579.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.48 : 1,702.53 = 1,055.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.48/1,702.53 = 1,055.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.48x = 1,702.53 × 1,055.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.48x = 1,796,952.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,952.31/1,137.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.77

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