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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.67, 1,706.50 and 315.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.67, 1,706.50 and 315.95 is: 473.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.67 : 1,706.50 = 315.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.67/1,706.50 = 315.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.67x = 1,706.50 × 315.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.67x = 539,160.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,160.14/1,137.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.92

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