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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.79, 1,705.60 and 552.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.79, 1,705.60 and 552.11 is: 827.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.79 : 1,705.60 = 552.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.79/1,705.60 = 552.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.79x = 1,705.60 × 552.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.79x = 941,679.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,679.07/1,137.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.64

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