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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.56, 1,707.17 and 407.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.56, 1,707.17 and 407.16 is: 611.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.56 : 1,707.17 = 407.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.56/1,707.17 = 407.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.56x = 1,707.17 × 407.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.56x = 695,089.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,089.30/1,137.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.04

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