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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.74, 1,705.83 and 407.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.74, 1,705.83 and 407.30 is: 610.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.74 : 1,705.83 = 407.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.74/1,705.83 = 407.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.74x = 1,705.83 × 407.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.74x = 694,784.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,784.56/1,137.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.67

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