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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.88, 1,706.58 and 316.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.88, 1,706.58 and 316.12 is: 474.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.88 : 1,706.58 = 316.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.88/1,706.58 = 316.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.88x = 1,706.58 × 316.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.88x = 539,484.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,484.07/1,137.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.11

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