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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.71, 1,707.89 and 644.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.71, 1,707.89 and 644.22 is: 967.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.71 : 1,707.89 = 644.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.71/1,707.89 = 644.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.71x = 1,707.89 × 644.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.71x = 1,100,253.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,253.67/1,137.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.08

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