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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.77, 1,706.46 and 315.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.77, 1,706.46 and 315.86 is: 473.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.77 : 1,706.46 = 315.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.77/1,706.46 = 315.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.77x = 1,706.46 × 315.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.77x = 538,993.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,993.92/1,137.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.73

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