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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.63, 1,705.50 and 991.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.63, 1,705.50 and 991.02 is: 1,485.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.63 : 1,705.50 = 991.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.63/1,705.50 = 991.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.63x = 1,705.50 × 991.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.63x = 1,690,184.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,184.61/1,137.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.71

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