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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.76, 1,707.12 and 676.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.76, 1,707.12 and 676.42 is: 1,014.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.76 : 1,707.12 = 676.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.76/1,707.12 = 676.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.76x = 1,707.12 × 676.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.76x = 1,154,730.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,730.11/1,137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.92

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