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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.75, 1,707.03 and 561.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.75, 1,707.03 and 561.03 is: 841.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.75 : 1,707.03 = 561.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.75/1,707.03 = 561.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.75x = 1,707.03 × 561.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.75x = 957,695.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,695.04/1,137.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.74

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