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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.83, 1,707.28 and 407.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.83, 1,707.28 and 407.48 is: 611.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.83 : 1,707.28 = 407.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.83/1,707.28 = 407.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.83x = 1,707.28 × 407.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.83x = 695,672.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,672.90/1,137.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.41

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