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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.52, 1,706.28 and 315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.52, 1,706.28 and 315.80 is: 473.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.52 : 1,706.28 = 315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.52/1,706.28 = 315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.52x = 1,706.28 × 315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.52x = 538,846.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,846.48/1,137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.70

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