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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.49, 1,705.20 and 406.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.49, 1,705.20 and 406.90 is: 609.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.49 : 1,705.20 = 406.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.49/1,705.20 = 406.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.49x = 1,705.20 × 406.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.49x = 693,845.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,845.88/1,137.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.98

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