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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.48, 1,705.68 and 747.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.48, 1,705.68 and 747.47 is: 1,120.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.48 : 1,705.68 = 747.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.48/1,705.68 = 747.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.48x = 1,705.68 × 747.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.48x = 1,274,936.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,936.10/1,137.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.84

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