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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.53, 1,697.37 and 1,067.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.53, 1,697.37 and 1,067.87 is: 1,593.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.53 : 1,697.37 = 1,067.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.53/1,697.37 = 1,067.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.53x = 1,697.37 × 1,067.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.53x = 1,812,556.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,556.68/1,137.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.42

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