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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.73, 1,706.79 and 315.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.73, 1,706.79 and 315.98 is: 474.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.73 : 1,706.79 = 315.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.73/1,706.79 = 315.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.73x = 1,706.79 × 315.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.73x = 539,311.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,311.50/1,137.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.02

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