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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.70, 1,706.55 and 773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.70, 1,706.55 and 773.20 is: 1,159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.70 : 1,706.55 = 773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.70/1,706.55 = 773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.70x = 1,706.55 × 773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.70x = 1,319,504.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,504.46/1,137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.80

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