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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.71, 1,706.20 and 407.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.71, 1,706.20 and 407.13 is: 610.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.71 : 1,706.20 = 407.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.71/1,706.20 = 407.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.71x = 1,706.20 × 407.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.71x = 694,637.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,637.79/1,137.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.56

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