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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.78, 1,569.18 and 806.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.78, 1,569.18 and 806.08 is: 1,111.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.78 : 1,569.18 = 806.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.78/1,569.18 = 806.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.78x = 1,569.18 × 806.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.78x = 1,264,884.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,884.61/1,137.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.71

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