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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.70, 1,706.55 and 945.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.70, 1,706.55 and 945.70 is: 1,418.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.70 : 1,706.55 = 945.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.70/1,706.55 = 945.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.70x = 1,706.55 × 945.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.70x = 1,613,884.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,884.34/1,137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.55

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