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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.51, 1,705.95 and 315.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.51, 1,705.95 and 315.87 is: 473.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.51 : 1,705.95 = 315.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.51/1,705.95 = 315.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.51x = 1,705.95 × 315.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.51x = 538,858.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,858.43/1,137.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.72

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