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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.71, 1,705.30 and 649.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.71, 1,705.30 and 649.69 is: 973.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.71 : 1,705.30 = 649.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.71/1,705.30 = 649.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.71x = 1,705.30 × 649.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.71x = 1,107,916.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,916.36/1,137.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.81

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