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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.84, 1,707.72 and 454.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.84, 1,707.72 and 454.32 is: 681.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.84 : 1,707.72 = 454.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.84/1,707.72 = 454.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.84x = 1,707.72 × 454.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.84x = 775,851.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,851.35/1,137.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.86

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