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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.75, 1,705.52 and 582.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.75, 1,705.52 and 582.46 is: 873.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.75 : 1,705.52 = 582.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.75/1,705.52 = 582.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.75x = 1,705.52 × 582.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.75x = 993,395.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,395.51/1,137.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.12

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