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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.75, 1,570.14 and 672.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.75, 1,570.14 and 672.27 is: 927.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.75 : 1,570.14 = 672.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.75/1,570.14 = 672.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.75x = 1,570.14 × 672.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.75x = 1,055,558.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,558.02/1,137.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.76

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