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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.87, 1,706.80 and 316.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.87, 1,706.80 and 316.15 is: 474.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.87 : 1,706.80 = 316.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.87/1,706.80 = 316.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.87x = 1,706.80 × 316.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.87x = 539,596.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,596.29/1,137.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.22

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