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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.64, 1,705.04 and 644.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.64, 1,705.04 and 644.01 is: 965.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.64 : 1,705.04 = 644.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.64/1,705.04 = 644.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.64x = 1,705.04 × 644.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.64x = 1,098,062.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,062.81/1,137.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.21

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